Planning appeal decision
Pavement North of Worcester Road / Rochester Road Junction, Sheffield, S10 4JQ
Planning appeal 3325085 at Pavement North of Worcester Road / Rochester Road Junction, Sheffield, S10 4JQ (Sheffield City Council) was dismissed on 8 May 2024 by Inspector Cooper P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the installation of a telecommunications base station comprising a 17.5m high slimline column (height including associated antennas) associated GPS module to be fixed to the top, 2no equipment cabinets, 1no meter cabinet and ancillary works
- Authority
- Sheffield City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cooper P
- Postcode
- S10 4JQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposed development on highway & pedestrian safety
What decided it
The siting and appearance of the proposed mast would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the area that is not outweighed by the benefits of improved telecommunications coverage.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- BE10T8S10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 118Paragraph 121Paragraph 122Paragraph 135
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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