®Planning appeal decision
Dismissed18 August 20233310129
Allum Lane, Borehamwood, WD6 3PL
a telecommunications installation: Proposed 16.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wraparound Cabinet at the base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Hertsmere Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rogers J
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
- the effect of the siting on the outlook of occupiers of neighbouring properties
- if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited in the proposed location, taking into account the potential availability of alternative sites
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area arising from the siting of the monopole, which is not outweighed by the benefits of the scheme or the need for the installation, combined with insufficient evidence that alternative sites have been properly explored.
Framework references: 117
Plan policies cited: Policy SADM30, Policy CS22
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