110 High Holborn, LONDON , WC1V 6EU

the installation of 2 no. 3m support poles (33.3m AGL) supporting 2no. antennas and 1no. 5m support pole (33.2m AGL) supporting 1no. antenna, 3no. new cabinets and ancillary works thereto

Authority: London Borough of Camden
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Change of use
Inspector: Savage K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the siting and appearance of the proposal would be acceptable, having particular regard to the effect of the proposal on the heritage significance of the Bloomsbury Conservation Area and nearby listed buildings, through effect on their respective settings

What decided it

The significant public benefits of delivering improved mobile telecommunications service and 5G coverage, in accordance with national and London Plan policy support for digital infrastructure, outweighed the limited harm to the appearance of the host building.

The limited harm to the character and appearance of the host building was outweighed by the significant public benefits of improved mobile telecommunications service delivery in accordance with the Framework and London Plan.

Plan policies cited: Policy D1, Policy D2

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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