Accurist House, 44 Baker Street, LONDON, W1U 7AL

removal of 4No. antennas, 1No. equipment cabinet and other existing apparatus; installation of 4No. upgraded antennas on steel support structure (approximately 33.70m AGL to top), 5No. equipment cabinets, ancillary works thereto

Authority: City of Westminster Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Cullen F

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed replacement installation on the appearance of Accurist House
The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed replacement installation on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to the setting of nearby designated heritage assets

What decided it

The significant public benefits of the telecommunications upgrade, including the introduction of 5G services and improved network capacity, clearly and convincingly justified the modest and less than substantial harm to the significance of nearby designated heritage assets.

Framework references: 114, 115, 117, 118, 199, 200, 201, 202

Plan policies cited: Policy 14, Policy 19, Policy 38, Policy 39, Policy 40, Policy 43, Policy D2, Policy SI 6, Policy HC1

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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