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

Planning appeal 3306129 at Area of Footpath, Bexhill Road, Woodingdean,, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 6NT (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 26 June 2023 by Inspector Simpson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and highway safety.

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
Postcode: BN2 6NT

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: City Plan Part One Policy SS1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 115Paragraph 117

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