Area of Footway, Henley Road, Queens Park, Bedford, East of England, MK40 4FX

the installation of new Fifth Generation (5G) equipment, comprising 17-metre monopole supporting 6no. antennas, 4 no. equipment cabinets and development works ancillary thereto

Authority: Bedford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Aqbal M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and, in the event that any harm is identified, whether that harm would be outweighed by the need to site the installation in the location proposed and any benefits associated with the proposal

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance arising from the siting and visual dominance of the 17-metre monopole was not outweighed by the public benefits of enhanced telecommunications coverage and economic growth.

Framework references: 114, 117

Plan policies cited: Policy 29, Policy 30, Policy 96

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