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Dismissed27 March 20233300749

Yalding Hill, Yalding, Maidstone, ME18 6AL

Planning appeal 3300749 at Yalding Hill, Yalding, Maidstone, ME18 6AL (Maidstone Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 March 2023 by Inspector Smith D, 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 and on pedestrian safety.

15.0m phase 8 monopole c/w wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority
Maidstone Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Smith D
Postcode
ME18 6AL

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 and on pedestrian safety
  • Whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the monopole and equipment to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The proposal would cause harm to character and appearance of the area and it has not been adequately demonstrated that there are no suitable alternatives to serve the area, especially the commercial buildings along Yalding Hill.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM25
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 117

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