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Dismissed21 October 20253362316

Telecommunications Mast 76745, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1XP

Planning appeal 3362316 at Telecommunications Mast 76745, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1XP (Mid Sussex District Council) was dismissed on 21 October 2025 by Inspector James 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 significance of designated heritage assets 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.

Erection of a 30m steel lattice telecommunications mast with 6 antenna apertures to maximum height of 31.3 metres, compound area with chainlink fence, 9 radio equipment cabinets, GPS nodes, meter cabinet, and gabion basket retaining wall

Authority
Mid Sussex District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
James A
Postcode
RH16 1XP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the significance of designated heritage assets 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 siting and appearance of the proposed installation would cause less than substantial but considerable harm to the significance of nearby designated heritage assets, and clear and convincing justification for this harm has not been demonstrated, as the location and design do not equate to the least harmful option for securing the public benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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