Planning appeal decision
Thorpe Park Holiday Camp, Anthonys Bank Road, Cleethorpes Beach, Cleethorpes, DN35 0PW
Planning appeal 3349248 at Thorpe Park Holiday Camp, Anthonys Bank Road, Cleethorpes Beach, Cleethorpes, DN35 0PW (North East Lincolnshire Council) was allowed on 17 January 2025 by Inspector Skelly C, 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 surrounding area including the character or appearance of the Humberston Fitties Conservation Area with regard to its setting.
to erect a 23.14m mast and associated ancillary equipment
- Authority
- North East Lincolnshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Skelly C
- Postcode
- DN35 0PW
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 surrounding area including the character or appearance of the Humberston Fitties Conservation Area with regard to its setting
What decided it
The mast's location near the main hub of the holiday camp within an enclosed landscape with mature screening and existing tall structures would prevent it appearing unduly prominent and would not cause harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area or its setting.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 219
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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