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Allowed9 January 20233302898

London Road, Sawston, South Cambridgeshire, CB22 3SX

Planning appeal 3302898 at London Road, Sawston, South Cambridgeshire, CB22 3SX (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was allowed on 9 January 2023 by Inspector Robinson N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, and, if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account the potential availability of alternative sites.

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Authority
South Cambridgeshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Robinson N
Postcode
CB22 3SX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

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

What decided it

The proposal would not have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area due to its siting and appearance, with nearby trees providing partial screening and the installation appearing acceptable in scale and context.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HQ/1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 10

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