Planning appeal decision
Land at the Junction of Mollison Drive and Barnard Close, Roundshaw, Wallington, SM6 9JZ
Planning appeal 3292657 at Land at the Junction of Mollison Drive and Barnard Close, Roundshaw, Wallington, SM6 9JZ (London Borough of Sutton) was allowed on 8 December 2022 by Inspector White P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development is 'Permitted Development' under GPDO 2015 Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A.
the installation of a 17.5 metre high monopole supporting 3 no. antennas and 2 no. transmission dishes, the installation of an equipment cabinet and development works ancillary thereto
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- White P
- Postcode
- SM6 9JZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development is 'Permitted Development' under GPDO 2015 Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area
- If any harm would occur, whether it is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives
What decided it
The limited harm to character and appearance is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited in this location to provide essential communications infrastructure improvements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 23Policy 28
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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