Planning appeal decision
CS30667100 (VMO2_22540) Roundabout Hillshead Rd/Marden Rd South, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay, NE26 2JB
Planning appeal 3346266 at CS30667100 (VMO2_22540) Roundabout Hillshead Rd/Marden Rd South, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay, NE26 2JB (North Tyneside Council) was allowed on 9 October 2024 by Inspector Wraight G, 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, 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.
the installation of a 20m high streetworks column supporting 6 no. antennas, 2no. 0.3m dishes and ancillary equipment. The installation of 3no. equipment cabinets and development ancillary thereto
- Authority
- North Tyneside Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Wraight G
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, 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
What decided it
The absence of alternative sites capable of providing the required 5G coverage, combined with the moderate nature of the harm to character and appearance and the recognised benefits of advanced communications infrastructure, justified allowing the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM7.11
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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