®Planning appeal decision
Area of Grass Verge, High Road, East Finchley,, London, N2 9BB
the erection of a 15 metre high Phase 8 telecommunications pole with built-in cabinet, 3no. separate cabinets and ancillary works
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cross D
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, with due regard to Listed Buildings
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on pedestrian safety
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the siting and appearance of the mast and cabinets as an insensitive, jarring feature within the streetscape outweighed the benefits of enhanced telecommunications infrastructure, particularly as the appellant had not demonstrated that alternative, more suitably located sites were not viable.
Framework references: 114, 117
Plan policies cited: CS5, DM01, DM06, DM18, CS9, DM17
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