Planning appeal decision
Chipperfield Road, St Pauls Cray, London, BR5 2DT
Planning appeal 3290577 at Chipperfield Road, St Pauls Cray, London, BR5 2DT (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 2 February 2023 by Inspector White P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area.
Proposed telecommunications installation: proposed 15.0m high EE/H3G phase 8 street pole on concrete base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- White P
- Postcode
- BR5 2DT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area
- if any harm would occur, the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives
What decided it
The siting and appearance of the 15m mast would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the area that would not be outweighed by the benefits of improved digital coverage, particularly given that suitable alternative locations had not been adequately investigated.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 37Policy 89
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 115Paragraph 130
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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