Highways Land, West End, Long Whatton, Leicestershire, LE12 5DW

Planning appeal 3309479 at Highways Land, West End, Long Whatton, Leicestershire, LE12 5DW (North West Leicestershire District Council) was dismissed on 16 June 2023 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and, in the event that any harm is identified, whether that harm would be outweighed by the need to site the installation in the location proposed and any benefits associated with the proposal.

the installation of a 20 metre high slim-line monopole supporting 6 no. antennas, 2 no. equipment cabinets, and ancillary development thereto, including 3 no. Remote Radio Heads

Authority: North West Leicestershire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Aqbal M
Postcode: LE12 5DW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and, in the event that any harm is identified, whether that harm would be outweighed by the need to site the installation in the location proposed and any benefits associated with the proposal

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance arising from the proposal's siting and appearance in a prominent rural location outweighed the public benefits of improved telecommunications infrastructure.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D1Policy D3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 117

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