Planning appeal decision
"Harrys Field" (Loaders Field), Abbots Well Road, Frogham , Hampshire, SP6 2JA
Planning appeal 3299028 at "Harrys Field" (Loaders Field), Abbots Well Road, Frogham , Hampshire, SP6 2JA (New Forest) was dismissed on 4 October 2023 by Inspector Leonard S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the Western Escarpment Conservation Area and the landscape and scenic beauty of the New Forest National Park, and whether any harm caused would be outweighed by the need to site the installation in the location proposed, having regard to the potential availability of alternative sites.
installation of a 20m high monopole with wraparound cabinet supporting 6no. antenna apertures and 2no. 600mm dishes; installation of 5no. cabinets and ancillary development thereto
- Authority
- New Forest
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Leonard S
- Postcode
- SP6 2JA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the Western Escarpment Conservation Area and the landscape and scenic beauty of the New Forest National Park, and whether any harm caused would be outweighed by the need to site the installation in the location proposed, having regard to the potential availability of alternative sites.
What decided it
The siting and appearance of the monopole would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and national park landscape, and this harm was not outweighed by the telecommunications benefits, particularly as the appellant had not adequately demonstrated that all reasonable alternative sites had been properly considered.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DP2SP7SP16SP17
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 176
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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