Area of Grass Verge, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 3FJ

Planning appeal 3312540 at Area of Grass Verge, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 3FJ (Eastleigh Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 August 2023 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the effect on trees.

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

Authority: Eastleigh Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Redford R

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 surrounding area, including the effect on trees
Whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance caused by the siting and appearance of the monopole was not outweighed by the need for the installation, as the appellant failed to demonstrate that this specific site was the only appropriate location within the constrained search area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM1Policy DM11Policy S4 3(e)Policy DM9
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 115Paragraph 117

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