Planning appeal decision
7 - 69 Wingate Crescent, Croydon, CR0 3AN
Planning appeal 3272152 at 7 - 69 Wingate Crescent, Croydon, CR0 3AN (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 25 October 2021 by Inspector Nicholls H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed works are permitted development for which prior approval can be granted.
installation of assorted steelwork to accommodate 6no antenna apertures (29.50m AGL) & 4no 600mm dishes; installation of 9no cabinets; ancillary development thereto
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Nicholls H
- Postcode
- CR0 3AP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed works are permitted development for which prior approval can be granted
- whether they would raise any concerns in terms of their siting and appearance
What decided it
The proposal would have only a modest cumulative visual impact on the already-large tower block in an urban context where similar infrastructure is typical, and would accord with the relevant development plan policies on telecoms siting and local character protection.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM33Policy SP4Policy DM20London Plan Policy D5London Plan Policy D9
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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