Planning appeal decision
BP Petrol Station, Croydon Road, London, BR3 3PS
Planning appeal 3278860 at BP Petrol Station, Croydon Road, London, BR3 3PS (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 12 May 2022 by Inspector Parker C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
‘Installation of 18m high monopole supporting communications apparatus and 4No. equipment housing cabinets at ground- level, ancillary works thereto’
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Parker C
- Postcode
- BR3 3PS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The siting of the monopole in a sheltered position to the rear/side of the petrol filling station within a commercial setting means it would not appear as an intrusive feature that adversely compromises the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 37Policy 89
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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