Kensington Gardens Hotel, 104 Bayswater Road, LONDON, W2 3HL

the removal and replacement of 6no antennas on new support structures, internal upgrade of existing equipment room and associated ancillary works thereto

Authority: City of Westminster Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Parsons J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character or appearance of the Bayswater Conservation Area
the effect of the proposal on the setting of designated heritage assets, notably the Grade I listed Kensington Gardens Registered Park and Garden and the Royal Parks Conservation Area

What decided it

The public benefits of improved 5G network coverage do not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Bayswater Conservation Area, a designated heritage asset.

Framework references: 200, 202, 114

Plan policies cited: Policy 1, Policy 19, Policy 38, Policy 39, Policy 40, Policy S1

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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