Footway in Front of Efford Post Office, 4 Efford Crescent, Plymouth, PL3 6NH

Planning appeal 3323310 at Footway in Front of Efford Post Office, 4 Efford Crescent, Plymouth, PL3 6NH (Plymouth City Council) was dismissed on 22 January 2024 by Inspector Davies N, 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 and the living conditions of the occupants of 2 and 4 Efford Crescent, and, if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives.

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

Authority: Plymouth City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Davies N
Postcode: PL3 6NH

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 and the living conditions of the occupants of 2 and 4 Efford Crescent, and, if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the 15-metre pole would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the area that is not outweighed by the need for the installation, as the appellant failed to demonstrate that all suitable alternative locations had been properly considered.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DEV1DEV20
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 12Paragraph 119Paragraph 121

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