Planning appeal decision
Grass Verge at Wimpson Lane, Wimpson , Southampton, SO16 4QD
Planning appeal 3328111 at Grass Verge at Wimpson Lane, Wimpson , Southampton, SO16 4QD (Southampton City Council) was allowed on 26 January 2024 by Inspector Gethin T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
installation of 17m high slim-line phase 9 monopole, supporting 6 no. antennas, 3 no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto including 1 no. GPS module
- Authority
- Southampton City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Gethin T
- Postcode
- SO16 4QD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed monopole, despite its height, would be well-screened by mature trees and would not appear unacceptably prominent or incongruous in its suburban setting when read in context with existing tall features such as telegraph poles and lampposts.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SDP 1TI 5CS 13
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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