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Dismissed25 January 20223244931

Telecommunication Site 98526 Binley House, Highcliffe Drive, London , SW15 4PY

Planning appeal 3244931 at Telecommunication Site 98526 Binley House, Highcliffe Drive, London , SW15 4PY (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 25 January 2022 by Inspector Dowsett J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II* listed building, Binley House, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

The installation of 3No. antennas and 1No. GPS node located on new support poles on the rooftop, the installation of 1No. equipment cabinet, measuring 600 x 480 x 1000mm, located on top of an existing cabinet, and ancillary development thereto. Appeal B: APP/H5960/Y/20/3244931 Telecommunication Site 98526 Binley House, Highcliffe Drive, London SW15 4PY

Authority
London Borough of Wandsworth
Appeal type
other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Dowsett J
Postcode
SW15 4PY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II* listed building, Binley House, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
  • The extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Alton Conservation Area

What decided it

The less than substantial but considerable harm to the special architectural interest of the Grade II* listed building, which could not be justified by the unsubstantiated public benefits claimed by the appellant.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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