Area of Footpath, Fountayne Road, London, N16 7DT

Planning appeal 3281417 at Area of Footpath, Fountayne Road, London, N16 7DT (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 16 May 2022 by Inspector Webb B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the siting and appearance of the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Northwold and Cazenove Conservation Area, including the contribution made to it by a non-designated heritage asset.

erection of an 18 metre high Phase 8 telecommunications pole with built-in cabinet, 3no. separate cabinets and ancillary works

Authority: London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Change of use
Inspector: Webb B
Postcode: N16 7DT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the siting and appearance of the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Northwold and Cazenove Conservation Area, including the contribution made to it by a non-designated heritage asset
The effects of the siting of the development on pedestrian safety

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the contribution made by the non-designated heritage asset (the church) was not outweighed by the moderate public benefit of improved mobile coverage.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP3Policy LP4Policy LP1Policy HC1Policy D8Policy LP42
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202

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