®Planning appeal decision
Selsdon Park Road, Selsdon, London, CR2 8SG
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
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.
Framework references: 114, 117
Plan policies cited: Policy SP4, Policy DM10, Policy DM33
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