North Crescent, West Ham, Newham, London, E16 4TG

Planning appeal 3260675 at North Crescent, West Ham, Newham, London, E16 4TG (London Borough of Newham) was allowed on 2 July 2021 by Inspector McHugh I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the streetscene.

the installation of a 20m monopole, 12 no. antenna apertures, equipment cabinets, the removal of the existing 11.7m monopole, 3 no. antennas, redundant equipment cabinets and development ancillary thereto

Authority: London Borough of Newham
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: McHugh I
Postcode: E16 4TG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the streetscene
Whether the proposal would have an adverse effect on biodiversity

What decided it

The benefits of improved digital connectivity and 5G network development, supported by national policy and the London Plan, outweighed the visual impact of the monopole when considered against the screening provided by retained vegetation and the context of the industrial area.

The effects on biodiversity and character and appearance were balanced against the benefits of improved communications and 5G network development, with the balance tipping in favour of the proposal

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SI 6 (London Plan 2021)Policy D4 (London Plan 2021)Policy SP1 (London Borough of Newham Local Plan 2018)Policy SP3 (London Borough of Newham Local Plan 2018)Policy SC4 (London Borough of Newham Local Plan 2018)Policy G6 (London Plan 2021)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 112Paragraph 127

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