Planning appeal decision
Area of Grass Verge, Birley Spa Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Planning appeal 3299859 at Area of Grass Verge, Birley Spa Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire (Sheffield City Council) was allowed on 2 November 2022 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area.
Installation of 18m high 'slim line' Streetpole with built-in cabinet and 3 separate equipment cabinets (colour Grey RAL7035) positioned alongside existing street furniture
- Authority
- Sheffield City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- S12 4HD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area
- the effects of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on pedestrian movement
What decided it
The siting and design of the installation minimises visual impact against the backdrop of trees and vegetation, and does not obstruct pedestrian movement, making the proposal acceptable on matters of siting and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- UDP Policy BE14UDP Policy H14(a)UDP Policy H14(l)UDP Policy BE10(a)UDP Policy H14(d)
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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