®Planning appeal decision
Area of Grass Verge, The Triangle, Kenley Road,, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3RU
the erection of a 15 metre high Phase 8 telecommunications pole with built-in cabinet, 3 no. separate cabinets and ancillary works
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Change of use
- Inspector
- O'Connor H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed telecommunications equipment upon the character and appearance of the area, including the nearby willow tree
What decided it
The siting and appearance of the proposed telecommunications equipment would have a significant harmful effect upon the character and appearance of the area, including the nearby willow tree, contrary to policy DM10(t) and the Cabinet Siting and Pole Siting Code of Practice.
The need to provide high quality communication infrastructure was given considerable weight but did not justify a development with significant harmful effects on character and appearance when less visually harmful alternatives could potentially be available.
Framework references: 114, 115, 131
Plan policies cited: DM10(t)
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