Planning appeal decision
Grass Verge on Woodcote Road, Woodcote, Purley, London, CR8 3PB
Planning appeal 3264774 at Grass Verge on Woodcote Road, Woodcote, Purley, London, CR8 3PB (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 13 September 2021 by Inspector Jolly J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal is permitted development or not, and if so.
for the installation of a 20 metre high monopole. Installation of 3 equipment cabinets
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Jolly J
- Postcode
- CR8 3PB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal is permitted development or not, and if so
- the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the Green Belt
What decided it
The proposed 20m monopole would exceed the existing 11.7m monopole by more than one-third in height, breaching the GPDO Schedule 2, Part 16 criteria for replacement telecommunications masts and therefore failing to constitute permitted development.
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