Pavement o/s 5 The Triangle, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4RN

Authority: Reading Borough Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: telecoms
Postcode: RG30 4RN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Appeal A: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect on the Grade II listed building (Tilehurst War Memorial)
Appeal A: the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby dwellings in respect of noise
Appeal A: public safety
Appeal B: the effect of the proposed advertisements on the visual amenity of the area
Appeal B: public safety

What decided it

The very significant and long-lasting harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the monolithic and overly prominent street hub outweighed the benefits of improved telecommunications infrastructure and public services.

The benefits of maintaining and improving network coverage and public services were outweighed by the very significant and long-lasting harm to the character and appearance of the area.

Plan policies cited: Policy OU3, Policy CC7, Policy OU4, Policy CC8

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