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Dismissed16 August 20233270232

Clifden Road, Clapton, London, E9 6DH

Planning appeal 3270232 at Clifden Road, Clapton, London, E9 6DH (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 16 August 2023 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area.

a street pole with built-in cabinet, 3 no. separate cabinets with ancillary works

Authority
London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Rafiq F
Postcode
E9 6EP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on pedestrian safety
  • Whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the mast's excessive height relative to surrounding structures, combined with unacceptable harm to pedestrian safety through reduced footway width, was not outweighed by the need for the installation given that less harmful alternatives had not been adequately explored.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PP1Policy LP1Policy LP11Policy LP41Policy LP42Policy LP44Policy 6.10Policy 7.5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 115

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