Planning appeal decision
Area of Footpath, Eastern Avenue, London, IG4 5DR
Planning appeal 3281706 at Area of Footpath, Eastern Avenue, London, IG4 5DR (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 18 August 2022 by Inspector Forrett C, 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, the living conditions of the future occupiers of the adjacent new development, and on highway safety.
the erection of a 16 metre high Phase 8 telecommunications pole with built-in cabinet, 3no. separate cabinets and ancillary works
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Forrett C
- Postcode
- IG4 5DR
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, the living conditions of the future occupiers of the adjacent new development, and on highway safety
What decided it
The siting of the mast would restrict access to the new residential development and result in an increase in pedestrian and highway danger by blocking the refuse and recycling access pathway.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP25Policy LP26
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 114
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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