Planning appeal decision
Area of Grass Verge, Thame Road, (Lpa = Opp GreenSpace, Chestnut Way), Longwick, Buckinghamshire, H P27 9SG
Planning appeal 3322930 at Area of Grass Verge, Thame Road, (Lpa = Opp GreenSpace, Chestnut Way), Longwick, Buckinghamshire, H P27 9SG (Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *) was dismissed on 11 March 2024 by Inspector Shearing C, 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, including the setting of the grade II listed Red Lion Public House.
5G telecoms installation: H3G 15m phase 9 street pole and additional equipment cabinets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Shearing C
- Postcode
- HP27 9SG
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 the setting of the grade II listed Red Lion Public House
- if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any alternative sites
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the setting of the listed building and character of the area was not outweighed by the moderate public benefits of improved 5G connectivity, and less harmful alternatives had not been properly explored.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP9CP11DM31DM35DM20
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 208
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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