Planning appeal decision
Falconwood Parade / Cambridge Avenue, Welling, DA16 2PL
Planning appeal 3261263 at Falconwood Parade / Cambridge Avenue, Welling, DA16 2PL (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 28 June 2021 by Inspector Felgate J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed telecommunications mast and associated equipment would be visually acceptable in the context of existing telecommunications infrastructure at the junction.
the installation of a 15.0m AGL Phase 8 monopole, with wraparound cabinet at the base, and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Felgate J
- Postcode
- DA16 2PL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed telecommunications mast and associated equipment would be visually acceptable in the context of existing telecommunications infrastructure at the junction
What decided it
The cumulative visual impact of the proposed mast and cabinets viewed alongside existing telecommunications infrastructure would create an unacceptable visual intrusion disproportionate to the small-scale local centre.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS07 (Bexley Core Strategy)Policy ENV39 (Bexley Unitary Development Plan)Policy G25 (Bexley Unitary Development Plan)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 113
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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