Baring Road, Cowes, Gurnard, Isle of Wight, PO31 8DU

an 18m Phase 8 Monopole complete with wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority: Isle of Wight Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Buchanan R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the living conditions of the existing occupiers of nearby dwellings with regard to outlook
if any harm would be caused in these regards, whether this is outweighed by the need to site the installation in the location proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The appellant did not provide sufficient evidence that no more suitable and reasonably available alternative site existed within the target coverage area, combined with the significant harm to character and appearance caused by the monopole's prominence in key streetscenes.

Framework references: 115, 117

Plan policies cited: DM2, DM12

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