Planning appeal decision
Area of Footpath, Mead Way, Bridgemead, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7WZ
Planning appeal 3322767 at Area of Footpath, Mead Way, Bridgemead, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7WZ (Swindon Borough Council) was allowed on 12 December 2023 by Inspector White J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on highway safety.
proposed 5G telecoms installation: H3G 20m street pole with additional equipment cabinets
- Authority
- Swindon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- White J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on highway safety
What decided it
The siting and appearance of the proposal would not materially harm highway safety as the installation would be positioned in a stepped-back location within a wide footway with good visibility maintained for both motorists and pedestrians.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TR2
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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