®Planning appeal decision
Land Opp. Arnos Grove Station, Bowes Road, London, N11 1BA
Planning appeal 3262745 at Land Opp. Arnos Grove Station, Bowes Road, London, N11 1BA (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 19 August 2021 by Inspector Thompson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the street scene, including the setting of the Grade II* listed building, known as Arnos Grove Underground Station, and the visual amenity of an adjacent street tree.
telecommunications installation: Proposed 18m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Thompson P
- Postcode
- N11 1BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the street scene, including the setting of the Grade II* listed building, known as Arnos Grove Underground Station, and the visual amenity of an adjacent street tree
What decided it
The significant harm caused by the height, profile and appearance of the proposal and its overall visual prominence to the setting of the Grade II* listed building outweighed the considerable public benefits of improved telecommunications connectivity.
The considerable public benefits of improved 5G connectivity and economic and social benefits were balanced against the significant harm to the setting of the Grade II* listed building, with the balance tipping against the proposal because the harm was determinative and the public benefits did not outweigh the great weight to be given to the less than substantial harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMD37DMD38DMD44DMD80DMD81Core Policy 30Core Policy 31Core Policy 36Policy D4Policy G7Policy GG1Policy GG2Policy GG3Policy GG5Policy GG6Policy HC1Policy HC3Policy T2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 197Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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