Barnsley Road Street Works, Barnsley Road , Doncaster, DN5 8QF

Planning appeal 3326884 at Barnsley Road Street Works, Barnsley Road , Doncaster, DN5 8QF (Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 February 2024 by Inspector Wilson L, 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 whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives.

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

Authority: Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Wilson L
Postcode: DN5 8QF

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 whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The failure to adequately explore suitable alternative sites, particularly the existing nearby mast, meant the harm to character and appearance was not outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 21Policy 26Policy 27Policy 46
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 121

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