South Lambeth Road, Lambeth, London, SW8 1XP

Planning appeal 3270315 at South Lambeth Road, Lambeth, London, SW8 1XP (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 22 December 2021 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of an 18-metre high Phase 8 telecommunications pole with built-in cabinet, 3no. separate cabinets and ancillary works

Authority: London Borough of Lambeth
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Nilsson A
Postcode: SW8 1XP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the scale, width and prominence of the telecommunications pole outweighs the public benefits of enhanced telecommunications infrastructure and economic growth.

The public benefits of the installation in terms of continued and enhanced telecommunications network, contribution to economic growth, and operational and locational needs of the operator do not outweigh the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy Q6Policy Q22Policy Q23Policy T9
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 10

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