Planning appeal decision
Streatham Vale, London, SW16 5TE
Planning appeal 3278172 at Streatham Vale, London, SW16 5TE (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 25 March 2022 by Inspector MacLeod 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 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.
installation of 15m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- MacLeod R
- Postcode
- SW16 5TE
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 need for the installation to address a 5G coverage hole in the area outweighs any harm to the character and appearance of the commercial area, particularly as the 15m height is the minimum required for network coverage and suitable alternative sites are closer to residential receptors.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy T9Policy Q5Policy Q6
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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