Shurgard Self Storage, 118-120 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4DJ

Planning appeal 3267300 at Shurgard Self Storage, 118-120 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4DJ (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 17 August 2021 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Metropolitan Open Land.

The installation on the roof of the building of an 8 metre high stub tower supporting 6 no. antenna apertures and 4 no. dishes, the installation of 8 no. equipment cabinets on the roof and an electrical meter cabinet at ground level, and ancillary development thereto

Authority: London Borough of Wandsworth
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Scott A
Postcode: SW18 4DJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Metropolitan Open Land

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the Metropolitan Open Land arising from the visual prominence and incongruity of the proposed equipment was not outweighed by the unsubstantiated public benefits claimed by the appellant.

The moderate weight afforded to the economic and social benefits of the scheme was outweighed by the significant weight given to the harm to the character and appearance of the Metropolitan Open Land.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DMS 1DMS 9DMO 1

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