Bristol Road, Congresbury, North Somerset

Planning appeal 3300502 at Bristol Road, Congresbury, North Somerset (North Somerset Council) was dismissed on 14 November 2022 by Inspector Conde L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and, if any harm would occur, whether it is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternative sites.

Proposed 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority: North Somerset Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Conde L
Postcode: BS49 5BE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and, if any harm would occur, whether it is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternative sites

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the monopole's height, bulk and prominence, combined with insufficient evidence that less harmful alternative sites had been properly explored, outweighed the need for the installation at this location.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CS5CS9CS12DM9DM10DM32
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 117

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