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Dismissed5 July 20243331919

Area of Grass Verge, Nevill Road Street Works, Lewes, BN7 1PD

Planning appeal 3331919 at Area of Grass Verge, Nevill Road Street Works, Lewes, BN7 1PD (South Downs) was dismissed on 5 July 2024 by Inspector Conde L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether appropriate evidence that the proposal would comply with International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) guidelines has been provided.

an 18m 5G telecoms installation: H3G street pole and additional equipment cabinets

Authority
South Downs
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Conde L
Postcode
BN7 1PD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether appropriate evidence that the proposal would comply with International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) guidelines has been provided
  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to its location within the South Downs National Park

What decided it

The absence of adequate evidence demonstrating that the proposal would comply with International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection guidelines, as required by NPPF paragraph 121c).

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SD44SD4SD5SD6PL2HC3A/B
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 121Paragraph 182

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