Head Ruddy, Babbage Road, Totnes, TQ9 5JA

Installation of a 22.5m lattice tower, 3 no. antenna apertures, 4 no. 600mm microwave transmission dishes and 8 no. equipment cabinets inside an 11.6m x 6.5m compound enclosed by a 1.8m high chain link fence with gate and development ancillary thereto

Authority: South Hams District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Gethin T

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether sufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that the proposed development would meet the ICNIRP public exposure guidelines
the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The siting of the proposed development within a built-up industrial area, combined with its muted colours, functional appearance, slender form, and screening from retained trees, means it would not harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area and would be acceptable.

Framework references: 121

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