Glenfell Way Street Works, Glenfell Way, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL52 6XX

Planning appeal 3317776 at Glenfell Way Street Works, Glenfell Way, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL52 6XX (Cheltenham Borough Council) was dismissed on 8 August 2023 by Inspector Conde L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, and if any harm is identified whether that harm would be outweighed by the need to site the installation in the location proposed.

Proposed 5G telecoms installation: H3G 16m street pole and additional equipment cabinets

Authority: Cheltenham Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Conde L
Postcode: GL52 6XX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, and if any harm is identified whether that harm would be outweighed by the need to site the installation in the location proposed

What decided it

The proposed development would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area, and the appellant failed to provide clear and persuasive evidence that less harmful alternatives had been properly explored.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 117

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