Planning appeal decision
110 High Holborn, London , WC1V 6EU
Planning appeal 3276783 at 110 High Holborn, London , WC1V 6EU (London Borough of Camden) was allowed on 6 December 2021 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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
- Postcode
- WC1V 6EU
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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