Planning appeal decision
Footway of Willingdon Road, Bevendean, Brighton, BN2 4DF
Planning appeal 3316438 at Footway of Willingdon Road, Bevendean, Brighton, BN2 4DF (Brighton and Hove City Council) was allowed on 5 February 2024 by Inspector Hobbs J, 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 highway safety.
the installation of a 15m high slim-line monopole, supporting 6 no. antennas, 1 no. wraparound equipment cabinet at the base of the monopole, 2 no. equipment cabinets, 1 no. electric meter cabinet, and ancillary development thereto
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Hobbs J
- Postcode
- BN2 4DF
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 highway safety
- 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 Inspector identified no harm to character and appearance or highway safety, and therefore did not need to consider whether the siting was the best feasible alternative, allowing the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP9Policy DM25Policy DM33
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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