Gooshays Drive, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 8YJ

Planning appeal 3278957 at Gooshays Drive, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 8YJ (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 19 April 2022 by Inspector Simpson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development 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.

described on the application form as: ‘Proposed 15m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wraparound cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Simpson L
Postcode: RM3 8YJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development 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 appellant did not adequately demonstrate that the proposed development needed to be sited at this particular location, having failed to properly assess alternative sites and existing structures, such that the significant harm to character and appearance was not outweighed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: London Plan Policy SI6Local Plan Policy 25Local Plan Policy 26
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 115Paragraph 117

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