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Allowed13 October 20266009730

Airwaves Solutions Limited, DAC157, Communication Station, Road From Bolberry to Waterfern, Bolberry, TQ7 3DY

Planning appeal 6009730 at Airwaves Solutions Limited, DAC157, Communication Station, Road From Bolberry to Waterfern, Bolberry, TQ7 3DY (South Hams) was allowed on 13 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would constitute permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the GPDO.

installation of replacement electronic communications apparatus comprising lattice tower with associated replacement aerials and transmission dishes, radio equipment housings, planting and development ancillary to radio equipment housing

Authority
South Hams
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
telecoms
Postcode
TQ7 3DY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposed development would constitute permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the GPDO
  • if so, whether prior approval should be granted for the siting and appearance of the proposed development having regard to its effects on the character and appearance of the area, including the South Devon National Landscape, the Undeveloped Coast and the Heritage Coast

What decided it

The reduction in height of the structure from 50 metres to 25 metres, combined with the existing telecommunications use at the site, meant that the limited increased visual presence in some views would not result in unacceptable effects on the character and appearance of the nationally important landscape designations.

the operational requirements of the proposed telecommunications development and the reduction in height of the structure were balanced against the increased visual presence in closer and medium-range views, with the balance tipping in favour of the proposal

What the Inspector cited

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