Planning appeal decision
Dean Farm, Honeycrock Lane, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5JN
Planning appeal 3326690 at Dean Farm, Honeycrock Lane, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5JN (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was allowed on 26 February 2024 by Inspector Gee R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
20m high lattice mast on new pad foundation supporting singular headframe with 12 antennas, new compound with 16 radio equipment cabinets, permanent access track, aircraft warning light, and ancillary development
- Authority
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Gee R
- Postcode
- RH1 5JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The substantial existing tree belt and mature landscaping surrounding the site would effectively screen the mast in most views and substantially mitigate its visual impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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