®Planning appeal decision
Purley Way, Purley, London, CR8 2JQ
a 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Glassar S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on a) the character and appearance of the area; and b) highway safety, with particular regard to visibility and driver distraction
- If any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternative sites
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the conspicuous and incongruous siting of the monopole and cabinets was not outweighed by the telecommunications benefits and operational needs, particularly given that suitable alternative sites had not been adequately ruled out.
Framework references: 117
Plan policies cited: Policy D3, Policy D4, Policy SP4, Policy DM10, Policy DM33, Policy DM29
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