Pepper Lane, Whitley, Reading, RG2 7DE

Planning appeal 3315646 at Pepper Lane, Whitley, Reading, RG2 7DE (Reading Borough Council) was allowed on 8 September 2023 by Inspector Phillips B, 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, including nearby trees and the setting of the Grade II listed Blandford Lodge.

proposed telecommunications installation: Proposed 15.0m Phase 9 slimline Monopole and associated ancillary works

Authority: Reading Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Phillips B
Postcode: RG2 7DE

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, including nearby trees and the setting of the Grade II listed Blandford Lodge
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 reduced height of 15m compared to the previously refused 18m proposal, combined with tree screening and the mixed modern context of the setting, meant the proposal would not cause harmful visual impact on character and appearance or harm to the listed building's significance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CC7Policy EN1Policy EN4Policy EN6Policy EN14Policy OU3

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