Station Road, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7QH

Planning appeal 3306196 at Station Road, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7QH (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 30 January 2023 by Inspector Davies H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area, and if any harm would occur, whether it is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives.

a 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority: Bristol City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Davies H
Postcode: BS10 7QH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area, and if any harm would occur, whether it is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The appellant did not demonstrate with clear and persuasive evidence that less harmful alternative sites had been fully and properly considered, and the significant harm to character and appearance from the proposed siting was not outweighed by the need for coverage.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM36
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 115Paragraph 117

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