Area of Grass Verge Leighton-Linsdale, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4SS (Nearest Postcode)

Planning appeal 3307758 at Area of Grass Verge Leighton-Linsdale, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4SS (Nearest Postcode) (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 10 October 2023 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and, if any harm is identified, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives.

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

Authority: Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Savage K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

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

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance caused by the siting and appearance of the proposal was not outweighed by the need to locate the infrastructure at the appeal site, as it had not been satisfactorily demonstrated that the appeal site was the least harmful alternative location for a new mast.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HQ1Policy HQ5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 117

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