Oakridge Road, Basingstoke, RG21 5QH

Planning appeal 3317775 at Oakridge Road, Basingstoke, RG21 5QH (Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 October 2023 by Inspector Praine N, 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 considering any suitable alternatives.

5G telecoms installation: H3G 20m street pole and additional equipment cabinets

Authority: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Praine N
Postcode: RG21 5QH

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 considering any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The unacceptable and significantly harmful effect on character and appearance, combined with insufficient evidence that less harmful sharing opportunities or alternative sites had been fully explored, outweighed the public benefits of the telecommunications infrastructure.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 117

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