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Dismissed9 December 20213275519

Telecommunications Hsw 13164, Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton, London, E16 3DH

Planning appeal 3275519 at Telecommunications Hsw 13164, Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton, London, E16 3DH (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 9 December 2021 by Inspector Baxter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding 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 Newham
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Baxter C
Postcode
E16 3DH

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S1Policy S6Policy SP1Policy SP3Policy SP7Policy INF4Policy D1Policy D4Policy SI6Policy SP8Policy D8

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