Chris Stevens Ltd, 204 Colney Hatch Lane, LONDON, N10 1ET

the installation of 1No. 17.5m high monopole supporting 6no. antennas, the installation of 2no. cabinets and 1no. meter cabinet and ancillary works thereto

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Plenty B

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 surrounding area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers in terms of outlook, and if any harm caused, would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited in the location proposed having regard to the potential availability of alternative sites

What decided it

The substantial and unmitigated harm to character and appearance and neighbouring occupiers' outlook, combined with the failure to demonstrate that no suitable alternative sites exist in less visually sensitive locations, outweighed the benefits of improved digital connectivity.

Plan policies cited: DM01, DM18

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