Existing Base Station, The Station Public House, Stoneleigh Broadway, Epsom , Surrey, KT17 2JA

Planning appeal 3301980 at Existing Base Station, The Station Public House, Stoneleigh Broadway, Epsom , Surrey, KT17 2JA (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was allowed on 31 August 2023 by Inspector Holden S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works and development would preserve the Grade II listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

an upgrade of an existing base station consisting of the proposed removal of 3 no existing antennas to be replaced with proposed 2no antennas on new steelwork fixed to chimney brickwork, together with the replacement of 3 no cabinets and ancillary development thereto

Authority: Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Holden S
Postcode: KT17 2JA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed works and development would preserve the Grade II listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses

What decided it

The public benefits of improved mobile communications infrastructure, including upgraded coverage and new 4G/5G services, outweighed the less than substantial harm to the listed building's appearance, particularly given the removal of the most visually problematic antenna and the ability to camouflage the replacement equipment.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM8Policy DM9Policy DM18(iii)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 199Paragraph 202Paragraph 56

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