Old Kent Road, Bermondsey, London, SE17 1HB

Planning appeal 3273518 at Old Kent Road, Bermondsey, London, SE17 1HB (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 17 December 2021 by Inspector Johnson W, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the appearance and siting of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area.

telecommunications installation: proposed 20m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority: London Borough of Southwark
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Johnson W
Postcode: SE17 1HB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the appearance and siting of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area
the effect of the appearance and siting of the proposed development on pedestrian and highway safety

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, combined with harm to pedestrian and highway safety, was not outweighed by the economic and social benefits of the telecommunications infrastructure.

The public benefits of the installation in terms of enhancement of the telecommunications network, contribution to economic growth and operational needs did not outweigh the significant harm identified to siting and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Saved Policy 3.2Saved Policy 3.12Saved Policy 5.3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 117

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