Land at Perowne Way, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9BX

Planning appeal 6000825 at Land at Perowne Way, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9BX (Isle of Wight Council) was dismissed on 10 February 2026 by Inspector Davies N, 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 the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring residential properties, 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 monopole supporting 9no antenna apertures, space reserved for 2no. 0.3m dishes, 6 no cabinets and development ancillary thereto

Authority: Isle of Wight Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Davies N
Postcode: PO36 9BX

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 the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring residential properties, 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 significant harm to character and appearance caused by the monopole's incongruous scale in a low-level residential environment was not outweighed by the need for the installation, as the appellant had not demonstrated that no more suitable alternative sites existed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 120Paragraph 122

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