Grass Verge on Swakeleys Road, Ickenham, Uxbridge, UB10 8DP

Planning appeal 3281152 at Grass Verge on Swakeleys Road, Ickenham, Uxbridge, UB10 8DP (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 11 January 2022 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area.

The installation of a new 20m monopole supporting 6 no. antennas with a wrap around equipment cabinet at the base of the column, installation of 4 no. new equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto

Authority: London Borough of Hillingdon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Scott A
Postcode: UB10 8DP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area

What decided it

The visual intrusion and adverse harm to the character and appearance of the local area caused by the tall, unshrouded monopole in this suburban residential location outweighed the moderate benefits of improved 5G coverage.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy BE1 of the Hillingdon Local Plan: Part One - Strategic Policies 2012Policy DMHB 11 of the Hillingdon Local Plan: Part Two - Development Management Policies 2020Policy DMHB 12 of the Hillingdon Local Plan: Part Two - Development Management Policies 2020Policy DMHB 21 of the Hillingdon Local Plan: Part Two - Development Management Policies 2020

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