Selsdon Park Road, Selsdon, London, CR2 8SG

Planning appeal 3274493 at Selsdon Park Road, Selsdon, London, CR2 8SG (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 24 December 2021 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

The proposed erection of an 18 metre high Phase 8 telecommunications pole with built-in cabinet, 3no. separate cabinets and ancillary works

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Ollerenshaw M
Postcode: CR2 8SG

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
Whether any harm caused is outweighed by the need to site the installation in the proposed location, having regard to the potential availability of alternative sites

What decided it

The lack of realistic alternative options to deliver improved coverage and capacity, combined with the significant social and economic benefits of the 5G network upgrade, outweighs the moderate harm to character and appearance.

The moderate harm to character and appearance is outweighed by the social and economic benefits provided by improved coverage and capacity for the local community.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy DM33
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 117

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