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Allowed18 August 20233317771

Site at Billet Lane, Gossoms End, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3LP

Planning appeal 3317771 at Site at Billet Lane, Gossoms End, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3LP (Dacorum Borough Council) was allowed on 18 August 2023 by Inspector Law T, 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.

proposed 5G telecoms installation: H3G 15m street pole and additional equipment cabinets

Authority
Dacorum Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Law T
Postcode
HP4 3LP

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 lack of realistic alternative options to deliver much-needed improved 5G coverage and capacity outweighed the moderate harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 126Policy CS11Policy CS12
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 114Paragraph 117

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