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Allowed23 February 20243324403

Grassed Verge, Abbey Lane, Sheffield, S8 0BU

Planning appeal 3324403 at Grassed Verge, Abbey Lane, Sheffield, S8 0BU (Sheffield City Council) was allowed on 23 February 2024 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, and, if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, considering any suitable alternatives.

the installation of a telecommunications base station comprising a 17.5 m high slimline column (height including associated antennas), associated GPS module to be fixed to the top, 2 no. equipment cabinets, 1 no. meter cabinet and ancillary works

Authority
Sheffield City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Change of use
Inspector
Brook S
Postcode
S8 0BU

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 any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, considering any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The lack of identified more suitable alternatives within the target area, combined with the technical necessity to site the installation as proposed to deliver the identified network upgrade, outweighed the harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
UDP Policy BE14UDP Policy BE5UDP Policy H14CS Policy CS74
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 119Paragraph 122

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