®Planning appeal decision
LAND ADJACENT TO JAMES CLOSE BUS STOP, ALDENHAM ROAD, BUSHEY, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2EU
removal of the existing 15m streetlamp to be replaced by a 17.5m street monopole with a new lamp fixture, the installation of 2no. cabinets and 1no. meter cabinet, and ancillary works thereto
- Authority
- Hertsmere Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- 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, including some locally listed buildings
- 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 failed to demonstrate that there is no likelihood of a more suitable and reasonably available alternative site within the search area, particularly Connaught Park, which would avoid the significant harm to character and appearance and living conditions caused by the proposed siting.
Framework references: 115, 117
Plan policies cited: Policy CS22, Policy SADM30
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