Planning appeal decision
May's Lane, High Barnet, London , EN5 2DX
Planning appeal 3285352 at May's Lane, High Barnet, London , EN5 2DX (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 27 June 2022 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed monopole installation, and whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives.
Proposed 18.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Scott A
- Postcode
- EN5 2DX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed monopole installation, and whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives
What decided it
The visual harm arising to the character and appearance of the local area from the monopole's prominent and incongruous appearance outweighed the benefits of the 5G deployment.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan 2021London Borough of Barnet Local Plan
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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