Hazelwick School, Hazelwick Close, Three Bridges, Crawley, RH10 1SX

Planning appeal 3355377 at Hazelwick School, Hazelwick Close, Three Bridges, Crawley, RH10 1SX (Crawley Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 July 2025 by Inspector Pearce J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal 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 25 metre high lattice tower mounted with 9 No. antenna apertures, 3 No. GPS nodes, 12 No. cabinets, 1 No. electrical meter cabinet, located within a compound comprised of 3 metre high palisade fencing and ancillary development thereto

Authority: Crawley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Pearce J
Postcode: RH10 1SX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal 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 appellant failed to demonstrate that the appeal site represents the least harmful option available, as alternative sites had not been comprehensively assessed and clear justification for their rejection was lacking.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CL2Policy CL6Policy DD1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 122

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