®Planning appeal decision
Camden Road, Kentish Town, London, NW1 9AE
Planning appeal 3277039 at Camden Road, Kentish Town, London, NW1 9AE (London Borough of Camden) was allowed on 1 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 regard to the effect on the heritage significance of the Camden Square Conservation Area through effect on its setting; the effect on safe movement of pedestrians and general highway safety; and the effect on nearby trees.
erection of 15m high electronic communications monopole with wraparound cabinet at base and 3 x equipment cabinets on the public footpath
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Savage K
- Postcode
- NW1 9AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the siting and appearance of the proposal would be acceptable, having regard to the effect on the heritage significance of the Camden Square Conservation Area through effect on its setting; the effect on safe movement of pedestrians and general highway safety; and the effect on nearby trees
What decided it
The significant public benefits of 5G coverage rollout and digital infrastructure delivery outweighed the less than substantial harm to the heritage significance of the Camden Square Conservation Area.
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Camden Square Conservation Area as a designated heritage asset was outweighed by the significant public benefits of 5G network upgrading and digital infrastructure delivery.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2Policy A1Policy C6Policy T1Policy A3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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