Fern Grove, Bletchley, MK2 3HG

Planning appeal 3311891 at Fern Grove, Bletchley, MK2 3HG (Milton Keynes Council) was dismissed on 20 July 2023 by Inspector Dring G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives.

the installation of a 20m monopole, 12 no. antennas, 2 no. 600mm transmission dishes, 7 no. equipment cabinets and development ancillary thereto

Authority: Milton Keynes Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Dring G
Postcode: MK2 3HQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the monopole would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area that was not outweighed by the need for the development, given that the site selection process was not sufficiently robust to demonstrate that a less harmful alternative location could not be found.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D1Policy D2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 115Paragraph 117

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