Eastern Esplanade Mast, Canvey Island, SS8 7DN

Planning appeal 3307973 at Eastern Esplanade Mast, Canvey Island, SS8 7DN (Castle Point Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 September 2023 by Inspector Carpenter C, 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 surrounding area.

the installation of 1No. 20m monopole supporting 12No. antennas and 2No. 600mm dishes with wraparound cabinet, the installation of 6No. cabinets at ground level, ancillary development thereto and removal of redundant equipment

Authority: Castle Point Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Carpenter C
Postcode: SS8 7DN

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 surrounding area
the effect of the siting of the proposed installation on car parking provision
if any harm would occur, 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 siting and appearance of the proposed installation would have a significantly harmful effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, and this harm is not outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed given that suitable alternatives have not been properly explored.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: EC2EC39CF16
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 115Paragraph 117

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