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Dismissed27 September 20233314732

Norse Road, Goldington, Bedford, MK41 0TH

Planning appeal 3314732 at Norse Road, Goldington, Bedford, MK41 0TH (Bedford Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 September 2023 by Inspector Bartlett 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 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.

15.0m Phase 9 slimline Monopole and associated ancillary works

Authority
Bedford Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Bartlett R
Postcode
MK41 0TH

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 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 proposed monopole and cabinets would appear visually obtrusive and introduce unacceptable clutter into the open highway verge, failing to blend with the backdrop of greenery and resulting in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 29Policy 30Policy 96

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