CAM072 Land Opposite 89A Barton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9LL

the removal and replacement of the existing 8 metre high monopole with a new 18-metre-high monopole supporting 6 no. antennas with a wraparound equipment cabinet at the base of the column, the installation of 3no. new equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto

Authority: Cambridge City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Change of use
Inspector: Plenty 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 on the West Cambridge Conservation Area, the Grade II listed building of 78 Barton Road and the Grade II listed gateway at No 78, and if any harm were to occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking account of any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The proposed mast would be an isolated and obtrusive addition to the area having a harmful impact on the character and appearance of the site's open setting, and this harm is not outweighed by the telecommunications benefits which are already recognised by the GPDO.

Framework references: 121, 208

Plan policies cited: Policy 55, Policy 56, Policy 60, Policy 61, Policy 62, Policy 65, Policy 84

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