Area of Footpath, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6NZ

Planning appeal 3280450 at Area of Footpath, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6NZ (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 18 March 2022 by Inspector Miles H, 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 access to sustainable transport modes.

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
Postcode: SE13 6NZ

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: 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)

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