Planning appeal decision
Mottingham Road, Ponders End, London, N9 8DZ
Planning appeal 3277739 at Mottingham Road, Ponders End, London, N9 8DZ (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 8 July 2022 by Inspector Redford R, 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 surrounding area and highway safety.
15m Phase 8 Monopole complete with wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Change of use
- Inspector
- Redford R
- Postcode
- N9 8DZ
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 surrounding area and highway safety
- Whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance caused by the siting and appearance of the monopole and cabinets in a visually sensitive location was not outweighed by the need for the installation, as the appellant failed to demonstrate that this was the only suitable location and viable alternatives had not been adequately investigated.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D8London Plan Policy T2London Plan Policy T3Core Strategy Policy CP30Core Strategy Policy CP25Core Strategy Policy CP24Development Management Document Policy DMD37Development Management Document Policy 47
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 115
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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