Planning appeal decision
Junction of Wood Lane & Heathway, Becontree, London, RM10 7RU
Planning appeal 3270221 at Junction of Wood Lane & Heathway, Becontree, London, RM10 7RU (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 10 January 2022 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of a 15 metre high Phase 8 telecommunications pole with built-in cabinet, 3no. separate cabinets and ancillary works
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- RM10 7SH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the siting and appearance of the mast and cabinets was not outweighed by the telecommunications benefits, as the appellant had not demonstrated that the appeal site was the only viable solution.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP3BP8BP11BC12D4D8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 114Paragraph 117
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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