Land off - Copperfield Road, Copperfield Road, Eastover, Chelmsford, CM1 4UN

Planning appeal 3299297 at Land off - Copperfield Road, Copperfield Road, Eastover, Chelmsford, CM1 4UN (Chelmsford Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 February 2023 by Inspector White P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area.

the installation of a 15 metre high, monopole tower to support antenna, associated radio-equipment housing and ancillary development hitherto

Authority: Chelmsford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: White P
Postcode: CM1 4UN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of residents on either side of the road, with particular regard to outlook
if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The appellant failed to demonstrate that the proposed site was the only location for installation within the area, and the visual harm to character and appearance and adverse impact on residents' living conditions and outlook were not outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM23
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 115

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