Planning appeal decision
Area of Grass Verge, Highcliffe Drive, Swinton, Rotherham, S64 8LX
Planning appeal 3323208 at Area of Grass Verge, Highcliffe Drive, Swinton, Rotherham, S64 8LX (Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 22 December 2023 by Inspector Brook S, 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, which includes the Swinton Conservation Area.
Proposed 5G telecoms installation: H3G 20m street pole and additional equipment cabinets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Brook S
- Postcode
- S64 8LX
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, which includes the Swinton Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed installation would adequately assimilate into its surroundings with mature trees providing visual softening, and the character and appearance of the conservation area would be preserved, resulting in no material harm to the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP41Policy SP61
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 121
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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