Area of Grass Verge, Little Glen Road, Glen Parva, Blaby Leicester, LE2 9TT

5G telecoms installation: 15m street pole and 3 additional ancillary equipment cabinets and associated ancillary works

Authority: Blaby District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Edwards J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of 1 Bayswater Drive in terms of outlook
the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to its effects on the setting and significance of the Grand Union Canal Conservation Area

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the 15m street pole would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers and the character and appearance of the area, which could not be outweighed by the telecommunications benefits already recognised through permitted development rights.

Plan policies cited: CS policy CS2, LPD policy DM1, CS policy CS20

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