®Planning appeal decision
A119 Standalone, Land on - North Road, Bengeo, Hertford, SG14 2PJ
upgrade to the existing 6.3m High Lamppost. Proposed 17.50m High Phase 7 Monopole complete with wrapround cabinet to be installed on root foundation and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Szymanski D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development upon the settings of the Grade II Listed Goldings Historic Park and Garden, and the Grade II Listed Goldings Lodge, as designated heritage assets
- if any harm would occur, whether that harm would be outweighed by the need for the development to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives
What decided it
The significant harm to the settings of the designated heritage assets was not outweighed by the public benefits of improved 5G connectivity, and the appellant failed to demonstrate that no alternative less sensitive sites were reasonably available.
Framework references: 114, 199, 202
Plan policies cited: ED3, DS4, HA1, HA7
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