Redhill Bowling Club Ltd, St. Annes Drive, Redhill, RH1 1AU

Planning appeal 3324000 at Redhill Bowling Club Ltd, St. Annes Drive, Redhill, RH1 1AU (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was allowed on 6 March 2024 by Inspector Gee R, 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 if harm would be caused whether there are any preferable sites or designs available.

electronic communications base with 20m lattice mast with fixed antennas, radio equipment cabinets, a shared meter cabinet and associated works

Authority: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Gee R
Postcode: RH1 1AU

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 if harm would be caused whether there are any preferable sites or designs available

What decided it

The proposal represents the least-worst option among alternatives and the principle of telecommunications equipment is accepted by the GPDO, such that the economic and social benefits of the communications network outweigh the limited visual harm caused.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DES1INF3OSR1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 122

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