Planning appeal decision
Area of Grass Verge, Crook Log, Bexley, Greater London, DA6 8EG
Planning appeal 3299271 at Area of Grass Verge, Crook Log, Bexley, Greater London, DA6 8EG (London Borough of Bexley) was allowed on 17 November 2022 by Inspector Guest H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.
the installation of a 16 metre high monopole tower, associated radio-equipment cabinets and ancillary development hitherto
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Guest H
- Postcode
- DA6 8EG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would not be visually harmful or a discordant feature and would maintain the character and appearance of the area despite the mast's height being comparable to nearby buildings and vertical street features.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV39ENV45CS01
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 115Paragraph 117Paragraph 118
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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