Planning appeal decision
New Forest Ride, Martins Heron, Winkfield, Bracknell, RG12 9YU
Planning appeal 3300275 at New Forest Ride, Martins Heron, Winkfield, Bracknell, RG12 9YU (Bracknell Forest Borough Council) was allowed on 2 November 2022 by Inspector Howell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area.
the installation of 1No. 12.5m 'Phase 5' street pole, 2No. shrouded antennas, 2No. 0.3m dishes and 3No. ground-based equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto
- Authority
- Bracknell Forest Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Howell M
- Postcode
- RG12 9YU
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 area
What decided it
The proposed installation, by virtue of its siting, slim design, screening by existing trees, and green finish, would not adversely affect the character and appearance of the area and therefore satisfies the siting and appearance test required by Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the GPDO.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Saved Policy SC4Policy EN20Policy CS7
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.
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