Planning appeal decision
Shernhall Street, Wood Street, London, E17 3EX
Planning appeal 3294962 at Shernhall Street, Wood Street, London, E17 3EX (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was allowed on 3 October 2022 by Inspector Chalk M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, and if any harm that would result from the proposed development would be outweighed by the need for it.
15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Change of use
- Inspector
- Chalk M
- Postcode
- E17 3EX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, and if any harm that would result from the proposed development would be outweighed by the need for it
What decided it
The benefits of improved mobile phone coverage and 5G provision, where alternative sites have been exhausted, outweigh the harm to character and appearance caused by the mast installation.
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