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Allowed4 October 20213268623

Virginia Road / Ingram Road, Upper Norwood, Croydon, CR7 8ET

Planning appeal 3268623 at Virginia Road / Ingram Road, Upper Norwood, Croydon, CR7 8ET (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 4 October 2021 by Inspector Clarke B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

a telecommunications installation: Proposed 20m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wraparound cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Clarke B
Postcode
CR7 8ET

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The development would not have an adverse effect on character and appearance due to screening by existing structures, topography, and the small footprint and narrow width of the monopole, combined with the demonstrated operational need for improved telecommunications coverage.

The economic and social benefits of upgrading infrastructure and improving the communications network outweighed the absence of any identified harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM18Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy DM33

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