Existing Paved Slope, Burghley Road Adjacent to 7 Burghley Road, Peterborough, PE1 2QA

Planning appeal 3322898 at Existing Paved Slope, Burghley Road Adjacent to 7 Burghley Road, Peterborough, PE1 2QA (Peterborough City Council) was dismissed on 13 December 2023 by Inspector Gee R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Park Conservation Area (CA).

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

Authority: Peterborough City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Gee R
Postcode: PE1 2QA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Park Conservation Area (CA)
whether any harm caused would be outweighed by any benefits of the proposal, including the need to site the installation in the location proposed having regard to the potential availability of alternative sites

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the proposed development would cause harm to the character and appearance of the Park Conservation Area that was not outweighed by the public benefits, particularly given that suitable alternatives had not been properly explored.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 16Policy 19
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 117Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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