®Planning appeal decision
Telecommunications HSW 13164, Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton, London, E16 3DH
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 Newham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Baxter C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the living condition of occupiers of neighbouring properties with regards to outlook
What decided it
The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area caused by the incongruous and dominating nature of the 18-metre telecommunications pole outweighed the public benefits of 5G coverage, particularly given the lack of adequate justification for the sequential site selection.
The public benefits of 5G coverage and high-quality communications did not outweigh the substantial harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
Plan policies cited: Policy S1, Policy S6, Policy SP1, Policy SP3, Policy SP7, Policy INF4, Policy D1, Policy D4, Policy SI6, Policy SP8, Policy D8
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.