Flagpole phone mast in Langton Green rejected
Thursday, November 13, 2008, 14:30
The prospect of a phone mast disguised as a flagpole in Langton Green has been rejected for a second time.
Mobile phone giant O2's appeal against their refused application for three antennas made to look like a flagpole on the Spa Hotel, Mount Ephraim, was dismissed.
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council had refused permission in May and the communications company appealed the decision to the Planning Inspectorate.
But the inspectorate Clive Hughes this week declined, stating the planned flagpole was "too bulky", "an unfortunate addition to the roof", "detracts from the appearance of the building", and gave an "unfortunate and harmful impact on the skyline".
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https://www.thisiskent.co.uk/tunbridgewells/Flagpole-phone-mast-Langton-Green-rejected/article-472768-detail/article.html
The prospect of a phone mast disguised as a flagpole in Langton Green has been rejected for a second time.
Mobile phone giant O2's appeal against their refused application for three antennas made to look like a flagpole on the Spa Hotel, Mount Ephraim, was dismissed.
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council had refused permission in May and the communications company appealed the decision to the Planning Inspectorate.
But the inspectorate Clive Hughes this week declined, stating the planned flagpole was "too bulky", "an unfortunate addition to the roof", "detracts from the appearance of the building", and gave an "unfortunate and harmful impact on the skyline".
Read More...
https://www.thisiskent.co.uk/tunbridgewells/Flagpole-phone-mast-Langton-Green-rejected/article-472768-detail/article.html
rudkla - 13. Nov, 19:24
