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Allowed18 September 20233309654

Area of Grass Verge, Coldhams Lane, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, CB1 3JH

Planning appeal 3309654 at Area of Grass Verge, Coldhams Lane, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, CB1 3JH (Cambridge City Council) was allowed on 18 September 2023 by Inspector Wilkinson H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the appeal proposal by reasons of its siting and appearance on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

proposed 5G telecoms installation: H3G 15m street pole and additional equipment cabinets

Authority
Cambridge City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Wilkinson H
Postcode
CB1 3JH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the appeal proposal by reasons of its siting and appearance on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • public safety with particular regard to pedestrians and cyclists

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the proposal would not cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance, and there was insufficient evidence to demonstrate harm to public safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 55Policy 56Policy 60Policy 65Policy 84

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