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Dismissed23 December 20223303138

Grove Road Sws, Grove Road, Reading , RG4 8SD

Planning appeal 3303138 at Grove Road Sws, Grove Road, Reading , RG4 8SD (Reading Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 December 2022 by Inspector Howell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the siting and appearance on the character and appearance of the area.

a telecommunications installation: Proposed ‘slim line’ phase 8 monopole c/w wraparound cabinet at base, 3no. additional ancillary equipment cabinets and associated ancillary works

Authority
Reading Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Howell M
Postcode
RG4 8SD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the siting and appearance on the character and appearance of the area
  • if any harm is identified, whether it would be outweighed by the need for the installation and the lack of less harmful alternative sites

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the siting and height of the monopole in an open, predominantly low-rise residential area with green character outweighed the benefits of the telecommunications installation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CC7Policy OU3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 117

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