Westmoreland Road, Bromley, BR2 0TY

Planning appeal 3270252 at Westmoreland Road, Bromley, BR2 0TY (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 4 November 2021 by Inspector Allen M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, as well as on the living conditions of nearby occupiers, with particular regard to outlook.

a proposed 20.0m High EE/H3G Phase 8 Streetpole on root foundation and associated ancillary works

Authority: London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Allen M
Postcode: BR2 0TY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, as well as on the living conditions of nearby occupiers, with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The significant harm caused to the character and appearance of the area by the mast's prominence, scale, and visual intrusiveness could not be outweighed by the economic and social benefits of 5G technological advancement.

The economic and social benefits of advancing 5G technological innovations were outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 37Policy 89
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114

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