Planning appeal decision
Area of Grass Verge, Leverton Avenue, Felpham, Arun, West Sussex, PO22 7RA
Planning appeal 3323256 at Area of Grass Verge, Leverton Avenue, Felpham, Arun, West Sussex, PO22 7RA (Arun District Council) was allowed on 21 February 2024 by Inspector Reid J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that the siting and appearance of the proposed development would have on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
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- Authority
- Arun District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Change of use
- Inspector
- Reid J
- Postcode
- PO22 7RA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that the siting and appearance of the proposed development would have on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The siting and appearance of the proposed mast, combined with the absence of satisfactory alternative sites and the demonstrated need for coverage, would not harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TEL DM1Policy BT7
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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