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Dismissed9 August 20233315457

Bletcham Way , Denbigh North , Milton Keynes, MK1 1DT

Planning appeal 3315457 at Bletcham Way , Denbigh North , Milton Keynes, MK1 1DT (Milton Keynes Council) was dismissed on 9 August 2023 by Inspector Dring G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the siting and appearance on the character and appearance of the area.

15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority
Milton Keynes Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Dring G
Postcode
MK1 1DT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the siting and appearance on the character and appearance of the area
  • 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's height, form and position within an open verge would cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance that is not outweighed by telecommunications benefits, and the site selection process was insufficiently robust to demonstrate no suitable alternatives existed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy D2Plan:MK 2016-2031Milton Keynes Council Telecommunications Systems Policy Adopted May 2005
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 115Paragraph 117

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