®Planning appeal decision
Area of Footpath, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6NZ
the erection of an 18 metre high Phase 8 telecommunications pole with built-in cabinet, 3no. separate cabinets and ancillary works
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Miles H
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 access to sustainable transport modes
- 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 unacceptable effect on access to sustainable transport modes at the bus stop, combined with harmful impact on character and appearance, was not outweighed by the need for the installation at this location given that suitable alternatives along Lewisham High Street had not been properly explored.
Plan policies cited: Policy T2 of the London Plan (March 2021), Policies 14 and 15 of the Core Strategy (June 2011), Policies 30 and 39 of the Development Management Local Plan (November 2014)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.