Area of Footpath, Honey End Lane Street Works, Honey End Lane, Reading, RG30 4EY

Planning appeal 3327397 at Area of Footpath, Honey End Lane Street Works, Honey End Lane, Reading, RG30 4EY (Reading Borough Council) was dismissed on 8 February 2024 by Inspector Rawle S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area including the setting of Prospect Park a Grade II Registered Park and Garden.

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

Authority: Reading Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Rawle S
Postcode: RG30 4EY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area including the setting of Prospect Park a Grade II Registered Park and Garden
if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives or any associated public benefits

What decided it

The 15m mast would stand out as an uncharacteristic and alien feature in the streetscene causing unacceptable harm to character and appearance that is not outweighed by the public benefits of 5G provision or justified by inadequately explored alternatives.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy EN1Policy EN7Policy CC7Policy OU3

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