Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Council Online Planning - Decision Notice Summary

Planning Application Number:	RB2023/0466
Site Address:	Land at Chapelfield Road Thorpe Hesley 9999
Description:	Application for prior approval of the siting and appearance re: erection of 15m monopole mast and ancillary works
Officer Recommendation:	REFUSED
Officer Recommendation Date:	12 May 2023
Decision Date:	12 May 2023
Decision Type:	REFUSED
Temporary Expiry Date:
Decision Level/Committee:	Delegated (Part 2A)
Conditions / Reason for Refusal:	01 The Council considers that the proposed telecommunications mast by virtue of its siting in a prominent position and open character setting with low rise buildings would appear unduly dominant and incongruous in the streetscene. As such, it would be significantly harmful to the visual amenity of the locality and streetscene contrary to Local Plan Policy SP 61 Telecommunications and the National Planning Policy Framework.