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Allowed24 January 20253347584

Land at Grassed Verge , Borstal Road (Opposite Entrance to Army Reserve Centre), Rochester, ME1 3BD

Planning appeal 3347584 at Land at Grassed Verge , Borstal Road (Opposite Entrance to Army Reserve Centre), Rochester, ME1 3BD (Medway Council) was allowed on 24 January 2025 by Inspector Wright A, 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, with particular regard to trees, and whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives.

the installation of a 17.5-metre monopole, accommodating 6no. antennas, the installation of 2no. ground-based equipment cabinets, along with ancillary works

Authority
Medway Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Wright A
Postcode
ME1 3BD

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, with particular regard to trees, and whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the proposed installation would not harm the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to trees, and therefore the appeal should be allowed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BNE43Policy CF14

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