Grassed Verge of Kings Way, Burgess Hill, RH15 0EA

Planning appeal 6010382 at Grassed Verge of Kings Way, Burgess Hill, RH15 0EA (Mid Sussex) was allowed on 27 August 2026 by Inspector A Wright, 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.

Installation of a 17.5m monopole supporting 6 no. antennas, 2 no. 300mm transmission dishes, 3 no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto including 3 no. remote radio heads

Authority: Mid Sussex
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: telecoms
Inspector: A Wright
Postcode: RH15 0EA

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
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 substantial weight given by the Framework to the benefits of improving network coverage and capacity, combined with the absence of any suitable alternative sites, outweighed the harm to character and appearance.

the significant benefits of providing improved 4G and new 5G coverage and capacity, supported by the Framework, outweighed the harm to the character and appearance of the area

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DP23
National Planning Policy Framework: Policy CO1Policy CO2

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