Bridgefield House, 219 Queensway, LONDON, W2 5HR

installation of 6No. antenna apertures across 3No. steel support structures (approx. 29.75m AGL to top), 4No. 600mm diameter dishes across 4No. support structures & 8No. cabinets all at rooftop level, 1No. Meter Cabinet at ground level plus ancillary works

Authority: City of Westminster Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Jones RE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building and the surrounding area, including the setting of the Grade II* listed Porchester Centre, the Queensway Conservation Area and the adjoining Westbourne and Bayswater Conservation Areas
whether or not the harm identified to the building and significance of designated heritage assets would be outweighed by the proposal's public benefits

What decided it

The significant public benefits of reinstating and improving digital communications networks essential for economic growth and social well-being outweighed the moderate level of less than substantial harm to designated heritage assets.

Framework references: 114, 202, 55

Plan policies cited: Policy 38, Policy 39, Policy 40, Policy 19

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