Highways Land, Rye Hill Road, Harlow, CM18 7JE

Planning appeal 3318682 at Highways Land, Rye Hill Road, Harlow, CM18 7JE (Harlow District Council) was allowed on 28 November 2023 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation with regard to the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the effect on the green wedge, 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.

installation of a 20m high slim-line monopole, supporting 6 no. antennas, 1 no. wraparound equipment cabinet at the base of the monopole, 2 no. equipment cabinets, 1 no. electric meter cabinet, and ancillary development thereto

Authority: Harlow District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Change of use
Inspector: Wallace J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation with regard to the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the effect on the green wedge, 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 public benefits from an improved telecommunications network and the absence of suitable alternative sites outweigh the moderate harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PL5Policy IN5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 117Paragraph 118

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