Area of Grass Verge, Stanley Green, Stinsord Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0NF

Planning appeal 3306595 at Area of Grass Verge, Stanley Green, Stinsord Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0NF (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 10 February 2023 by Inspector Harrington S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development upon the character, appearance and biodiversity of the locality, and whether any harm is outweighed by the need to site the installation in the location proposed having regard to the potential availability of alternative sites.

5G telecoms installation: 15m high street pole and 3 additional ancillary equipment cabinets and associated ancillary works

Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Harrington S
Postcode: BH17 0NF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development upon the character, appearance and biodiversity of the locality, and whether any harm is outweighed by the need to site the installation in the location proposed having regard to the potential availability of alternative sites

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the proposed installation would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, and the appellant had not adequately demonstrated that less harmful alternative sites had been properly explored.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PP27Policy PP33
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 117

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