Area of Footpath, Bexhill Road, Woodingdean,, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 6NT

described on the application form as: ‘Proposed 5G telecoms installation: H3G Phase 8 high street pole c/w wrap-around cabinet and; and 3 further additional equipment cabinets

Authority: Brighton and Hove City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Simpson L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and highway safety
Whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the prominent siting of the mast in close proximity to the South Downs National Park was not outweighed by the need for the development at this particular location, as the appellant had not adequately demonstrated that suitable alternative sites had been properly explored.

Framework references: 114, 115, 117

Plan policies cited: City Plan Part One Policy SS1

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