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Allowed21 October 20223299334

Wigmore Lane Side of 13 Brill Close, Luton, LU2 9RL

Planning appeal 3299334 at Wigmore Lane Side of 13 Brill Close, Luton, LU2 9RL (Luton Borough Council) was allowed on 21 October 2022 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the siting and appearance of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

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Authority
Luton Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Bowyer J
Postcode
LU2 9RL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the siting and appearance of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the siting and appearance of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings on Brill Close and Buckingham Drive having regard to outlook
  • if any harm would occur, whether this would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited on the appeal site having regard to any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The need for the installation to be sited on the appeal site to deliver essential 5G coverage with no less harmful viable alternative locations outweighed the localised harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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