Portman Road , Bridgewater Close, Reading , Berkshire , RG30 1JT

proposed replacement of existing rooftop equipment at 42 Portman Road, Reading, RG30 1EA with +20.0m AGL phase 7 telecommunications installation and associated ancillary works

Authority: Reading Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Phillips B

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, including designated public open space
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 proposal would not have a harmful visual effect on the character and appearance of the local area or the public open space, given its location within a commercial and industrial context where it would not appear incongruous or visually dominant.

Plan policies cited: Policy CC7, Policy EN7, Policy OU3

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