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Dismissed25 November 20213273881

Waterloo Gardens, 1-4 Milner Square, London, N1 1TY

Planning appeal 3273881 at Waterloo Gardens, 1-4 Milner Square, London, N1 1TY (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 25 November 2021 by Inspector Baxter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area and nearby listed buildings.

the installation of 6no. antenna apertures, 4no. 600mm dishes and 8no. equipment cabinets at rooftop level along with development ancillary thereto

Authority
London Borough of Islington
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Baxter C
Postcode
N1 1TY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area and nearby listed buildings

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area and the setting of nearby listed buildings was not outweighed by the public benefits of improved mobile connectivity.

The public benefits of 4G and 5G provision and enhanced communications infrastructure did not outweigh the substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and nearby listed buildings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DM2.1DM2.3D1D4HC1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199

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