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Allowed9 February 20223275535

Lower Mortlake Road Street Works, Richmond, London, Surrey, TW9 2JR

Planning appeal 3275535 at Lower Mortlake Road Street Works, Richmond, London, Surrey, TW9 2JR (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was allowed on 9 February 2022 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area including the setting of the Sheendale Road Conservation Area.

erection of a 15-metre-high Phase 8 telecommunications pole with built-in cabinet, 3no. separate cabinets and ancillary works

Authority
Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Thandi B
Postcode
TW9 2JR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area including the setting of the Sheendale Road Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed telecommunications pole would be compatible with the urban character of Lower Mortlake Road and would have a neutral effect on the setting of the Sheendale Road Conservation Area, with sufficient visual mitigation from street trees and intervening built form.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 194Paragraph 118

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