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Dismissed5 April 20233307732

Area of Footpath, High Town, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7NZ

Planning appeal 3307732 at Area of Footpath, High Town, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7NZ (Luton Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 April 2023 by Inspector Cooper P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

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

Authority
Luton Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Cooper P
Postcode
LU2 7NZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The submission of a correct International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) certificate

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the 15m mast would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the area that is not outweighed by the benefits of improved telecommunications coverage.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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