Area of Grass Verge, Bounds Green Road, Opposite the Ambulance Station, Haringey, London, N22 8XX

Planning appeal 3275079 at Area of Grass Verge, Bounds Green Road, Opposite the Ambulance Station, Haringey, London, N22 8XX (London Borough of Haringey) was dismissed on 20 December 2021 by Inspector McDonagh C, 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 erection of a 5G 15-metre-high Phase 8 telecommunications pole with built-in cabinet, 3no. separate cabinets and ancillary works

Authority: London Borough of Haringey
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: McDonagh C
Postcode: N22 8XX

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

What decided it

The substantial visual harm caused by the siting and appearance of the 15-metre mast in a low-rise residential setting, combined with insufficient evidence of site selection justification, outweighed the benefits of 5G infrastructure provision.

The benefits of 5G network rollout and improved telecommunications coverage, whilst important, did not outweigh the substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the design, siting and context of the proposed development and the lack of evidence regarding consideration of alternative sites.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM1Policy DM3Policy SP11Policy D6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114

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