Land at Abbey Road Sports Field, Darlington, DL3 8HL

Planning appeal 3308961 at Land at Abbey Road Sports Field, Darlington, DL3 8HL (Darlington Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 March 2023 by Inspector Jones H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the installation on the outlook of the occupiers of 41 Abbey Road.

the installation of telecoms equipment including 17.5m high monopole supporting 6 no. antennas and 2 no. 300mm dishes, installation of 2 no equipment cabinets, bollards and associated ancillary works (amended plans received 17 March 2022)

Authority: Darlington Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Jones H
Postcode: DL3 8HL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the installation on the outlook of the occupiers of 41 Abbey Road
The effect of the siting and appearance of the installation on the character and appearance of the area, including West End Conservation Area
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 less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of West End Conservation Area, to which great weight must be attributed under the Framework, could not be outweighed by the public benefits of improved telecommunications infrastructure.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy IN7
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 117Paragraph 202

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