A119 Standalone, Land on - North Road, Bengeo, Hertford, SG14 2PJ

Planning appeal 3312960 at A119 Standalone, Land on - North Road, Bengeo, Hertford, SG14 2PJ (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 29 June 2023 by Inspector Szymanski D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode: SG14 2PJ

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: ED3DS4HA1HA7
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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