Queens Hall Car Park, Forbes Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8PL

Planning appeal 3322929 at Queens Hall Car Park, Forbes Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8PL (Swale Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 March 2024 by Inspector Sylvester G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the siting and appearance of the proposed installation would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Faversham Conservation Area and its effect on the setting and significance of listed buildings and a non-designated heritage asset.

the installation of a 20m monopole supporting 12no. antenna apertures and 2no. 600mm dishes along with 1no. wraparound cabinet, 6no. equipment cabinets, all within a 1m high hooped perimeter barrier and ancillary development thereto

Authority: Swale Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Sylvester G
Postcode: ME13 8PL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the siting and appearance of the proposed installation would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Faversham Conservation Area and its effect on the setting and significance of listed buildings and a non-designated heritage asset
If any harm is identified whether it would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The harm to the significance of heritage assets, particularly the conservation area and listed buildings, would not be outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal, taking account of the inadequately assessed alternative sites.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CP4CP8DM14DM32DM33
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 118Paragraph 119Paragraph 121Paragraph 195Paragraph 205Paragraph 208

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