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Allowed29 July 20213261595

Church Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5JE

Planning appeal 3261595 at Church Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5JE (London Borough of Merton) was allowed on 29 July 2021 by Inspector Dean S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed mast upon the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of a 17 metre high telecom monopole with wraparound cabinet at base

Authority
London Borough of Merton
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Dean S
Postcode
SW19 5JE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed mast upon the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The existing telecommunications infrastructure and street furniture already present at and near the site, combined with the absence of detailed evidence of harm to the street tree, meant the proposed mast's siting and appearance would not harm the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM D1Policy DM D2Policy DM D6

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