Planning appeal decision
Telecommunications Site at, Beckton Pumping Station, Gallions Roundabout, Beckton, London, E6 7AB
Planning appeal 3284662 at Telecommunications Site at, Beckton Pumping Station, Gallions Roundabout, Beckton, London, E6 7AB (London Borough of Newham) was allowed on 1 April 2022 by Inspector Sabu R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the replacement of the existing 15m monopole with a new 20m monopole, accommodating 12no. antennas, 4no. microwave dishes, the replacement/installation of equipment within the existing cabin, along with ancillary works
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Sabu R
- Postcode
- E6 7AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed monopole, although taller and more visible, would not be out of keeping with the varied and utilitarian local character dominated by tall buildings, DLR infrastructure and modern development, and would not adversely affect the heritage significance of the nearby pumping station.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S1Policy S5Policy SP1Policy SP3Policy SP5Policy SP7Policy D1Policy D3Policy D4Policy D8Policy HC1
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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