®Planning appeal decision
Area of footpath adjacent to 110 West Street, Erith, Kent, DA8 1FA
the proposed erection of a 15 metre high Phase 8 telecommunications pole with built-in cabinet, 3no. separate cabinets and ancillary works
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and, if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need to site the installation in the proposed location taking into account any suitable alternatives
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance caused by the scale, siting and prominence of the monopole was not outweighed by the telecommunications benefits, particularly as the appellant had not demonstrated that the appeal site was the best available option for minimising the effect of the development.
Framework references: 114, 117
Plan policies cited: CS01, CS09, ENV39, ENV45
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