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Dismissed30 March 20233305386

Area of Grass Verge, London Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2AL

Planning appeal 3305386 at Area of Grass Verge, London Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2AL (Guildford Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 March 2023 by Inspector Pattison B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with due regard to the location of the site in the Guildford Town Centre Conservation Area.

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

Authority
Guildford Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Pattison B
Postcode
GU1 2AL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with due regard to the location of the site in the Guildford Town Centre Conservation Area

What decided it

The height and design of the monopole would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area, and the public benefits of improved 5G coverage do not outweigh the harm to the designated heritage asset given the lack of sympathetic design.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 117Paragraph 118

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