Purley Way, Purley, London, CR8 2JQ

Planning appeal 3287735 at Purley Way, Purley, London, CR8 2JQ (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 30 November 2022 by Inspector Glassar S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode: CR8 2JQ

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D3Policy D4Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy DM33Policy DM29
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 117

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