Planning appeal decision
Lynde House, Gauden Road, Clapham, London, SW4 6LN
Planning appeal 3272266 at Lynde House, Gauden Road, Clapham, London, SW4 6LN (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 1 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 installation of 3no rooftop structures, accommodating 12no antenna apertures (4no per structure) with a top height of 25.10 metres; 4no 600mm transmission dishes on 2no support poles; 11no equipment cabinets on the rooftop; and ancillary development thereto
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- SW4 6LN
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 the character and appearance of the area and the setting of the Sibella Road Conservation Area caused by the prominent and incongruous appearance of the installation outweighed the benefits of telecommunications coverage and network provision.
The public benefits of continued and enhanced telecommunications network, contribution to economic growth, operational and locational needs of operators, and installation on an existing building did not outweigh the significant harm to character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q2Policy Q5Policy Q11Policy Q22Policy T9
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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