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

Planning appeal 3262972 at Accurist House, 44 Baker Street, London, W1U 7AL (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 12 January 2022 by Inspector Cullen F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed replacement installation on the appearance of Accurist House.

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
Postcode: W1U 7AL

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 14Policy 19Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40Policy 43Policy D2Policy SI 6Policy HC1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 115Paragraph 117Paragraph 118Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 201Paragraph 202

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