South End Road, South Hornchurch, Rainham, RM13 7BX

Planning appeal 3276690 at South End Road, South Hornchurch, Rainham, RM13 7BX (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 24 May 2022 by Inspector Woodwards O, 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 and, if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives.

a 15m Phase 8 Monopole and wraparound cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Woodwards O
Postcode: RM13 7BX

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 and, if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The limited harm to character and appearance, when weighed against the significant benefits of improved 5G coverage and the lack of any identified suitable alternative sites, justified allowing the appeal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DC61DC64D4SI6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 115Paragraph 117

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