Telecommunications Mast Adj. To The Entrance Of St.Michael's Church, On Grass Verge Opposite, Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, Kent, DA16 3EP

Planning appeal 3263335 at Telecommunications Mast Adj. To The Entrance Of St.Michael's Church, On Grass Verge Opposite, Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, Kent, DA16 3EP (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 8 September 2021 by Inspector Jolly J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the installation of a 20m monopole, 12 No antenna apertures, equipment cabinets, the removal of the existing 17m monopole, 3 No antennas, redundant equipment cabinets and development ancillary thereto

Authority: London Borough of Bexley
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Jolly J
Postcode: DA16 3EP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The considerable height, scale, bulk and mass of the proposal at a highly visible location would cause harm to the character and appearance of the area that is not outweighed by the modest sustainability, social and economic benefits of the telecommunications installation.

The moderate weight attributed to the shared facility and benefits of digital connectivity for residents and businesses did not outweigh the harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: ENV39ENV45CS07
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 115

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