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

new 18m high Phase 8 3HG street pole and associated 3no. equipment cabinets (colour GREY-7035)

Authority: Luton Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Bowyer J

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy LLP1, Policy LLP25, Policy LLP35

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