Chatsworth Road Street Works, Chatsworth Road, Leeds, LS28 8JX

Planning appeal 3322873 at Chatsworth Road Street Works, Chatsworth Road, Leeds, LS28 8JX (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 24 October 2023 by Inspector Williams K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area and whether any harm caused is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives.

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

Authority: Leeds City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Williams K
Postcode: LS28 8JX

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 and whether any harm caused 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 cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, and it has not been proven that less harmful alternative sites are not available.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy P10 of the Core Strategy (Review 2019)Policy GP5 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 115Paragraph 117

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