Planning appeal decision
Footway of Bath Lane, , Mansfield, NG18 2BZ
Planning appeal 3316564 at Footway of Bath Lane, , Mansfield, NG18 2BZ (Mansfield District Council) was dismissed on 4 August 2023 by Inspector Cooper P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
Telecommunications equipment (18m slim-line monopole - steel- dark green; Equipment cabinets - steel - dark green)
- Authority
- Mansfield District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Cooper P
- Postcode
- NG18 2BZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the development on Flood Risk
What decided it
The siting and appearance of the 18m monopole would significantly harm the character and appearance of the area, and this harm is not outweighed by the economic and social benefits of improved telecommunications coverage.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy IN11Policy P2Policy CC2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 114Paragraph 118Paragraph 130
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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