Area of Footpath, Kingston Hill, Coombe, Kingston, KT2 7JP

Planning appeal 3280478 at Area of Footpath, Kingston Hill, Coombe, Kingston, KT2 7JP (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 5 September 2023 by Inspector Parkin A, 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 alternative locations.

5G telecoms installation: 15m high streetpole and 3no cabinets with ancillary works

Authority: Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Change of use
Inspector: Parkin A
Postcode: KT2 7JP

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 alternative locations

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the proposed mast would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of the locally listed building, and the appellant failed to demonstrate that the need for this location outweighed that harm or that no more suitable alternative sites were available.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CS8DM10DM12
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 202Paragraph 203

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