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Dismissed11 October 20233318217

Flaxpits Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1JY

Planning appeal 3318217 at Flaxpits Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1JY (South Gloucestershire Council) was dismissed on 11 October 2023 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation upon the character and appearance of the area.

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

Authority
South Gloucestershire Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Thandi B
Postcode
BS36 1JY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation upon the character and appearance of the area
  • 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 proposed development would have a harmful effect upon the character and appearance of the area due to its siting and appearance, which was not outweighed by the need for the installation or the benefits of 5G coverage.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS1PSP8PSP36
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 114Paragraph 117

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