Tattenham Corner Mast Refusal

Places & Planning
Luci Mould, Head of Service

SINCLAIR DALBY
SUITE H KBF HOUSE
55 VICTORIA ROAD
BURGESS HILL
RH15 9LH

Our ref: 21/01500/TED RTEDZ
Your ref: TATTENHAM CRESCENT STREETWORK…
Date: 13th July 2021

Dear Sir / Madam

REFERENCE: 21/01500/TED (Please quote in all communication)

LOCATION: Land Parcel Tattenham Crescent Epsom Downs Surrey

DESCRIPTION: The installation of a 20 metre high monopole supporting 6 no. antennas and 2 no. transmission dishes, 4 no. equipment cabinets and development works ancillary thereto.

With reference to the above Determination received on 28th May 2021, the Council has determined that prior approval is required for the development, and that such prior approval is hereby REFUSED for the following reason(s):

The proposed new mast and associated cabinets, by reason of the excessive height and scale and the unattractive, utilitarian appearance in this prominent location, would be at odds with the open, green public realm. Thereby, the proposed development would represent an incongruous installation, harmful to the character and appearance of the area. This would be contrary to the provisions of policies DES1, INF3 and NHE1 of the Development Management Plan 2019.

Pro-active statement

The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against all material considerations, including planning policies and any representations that may have been received and whilst planning permission has been refused regard has been had to the presumption to approve sustainable development where possible, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework.

Please remove any site notice that was displayed on the site pursuant to the application.

Yours faithfully
Luci Mould
Director Of Place Services