East End Road, Bradwell on Sea, Maldon, Essex, CM0 7PY

Planning appeal 3309199 at East End Road, Bradwell on Sea, Maldon, Essex, CM0 7PY (Maldon District Council) was allowed on 19 September 2023 by Inspector Sylvester G, 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 area, and, if any harm is identified, whether it would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives.

the deployment of a 20 metre high lattice tower supporting 3no. radio antennas, 2no. transmission dishes and ancillary equipment, along with 3no. ground-based cabinets and ancillary development

Authority: Maldon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Sylvester G
Postcode: CM0 7PY

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 area, and, if any harm is identified, whether it would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The public benefits of expanding electronic communications networks and delivering high quality and reliable communications infrastructure essential for economic growth and social well-being in this rural area, supported by evidence of no suitable alternative sites, outweighed the modest degree of harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy S1Policy D1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 115

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