Planning appeal decision
Ickwell Road Streetworks, Ickwell Road Upper, Caldecote , Northill, SG18 9BS
Planning appeal 3307119 at Ickwell Road Streetworks, Ickwell Road Upper, Caldecote , Northill, SG18 9BS (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 15 June 2023 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation upon the character and appearance of the area and upon highway safety.
Proposed telecommunications installation: Proposed 16.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wraparound Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Harding C
- Postcode
- SG18 9DG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation upon the character and appearance of the area and upon highway safety
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance from the siting and appearance of the proposed apparatus was not outweighed by the public benefits of improved 5G connectivity.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 114
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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