Sector 1, Thorness Bay Holiday Park, Thorness Lane, Thorness, NR Cowes, PO31 8NJ

a 8 metre galvanised pole to include 1no. Micropop Sector, 1no. External Ap and 1no. V5000

Authority: Isle of Wight Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: O'Doherty A

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 surrounding area, including the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the Hamstead Heritage Coast
the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on trees
the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on protected species and habitats
the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the living conditions of the users of the nearby units of holiday accommodation
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 need for the electronic communications installation to provide Wi-Fi coverage to the Holiday Park, combined with the absence of suitable alternative sites within the Holiday Park, outweighs the potential moderate harms identified regarding trees and living conditions.

Framework references: 117, 118, 176

Plan policies cited: Policy SP5, Policy DM2, Policy DM12, Policy DM21

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