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Dismissed23 June 20233299291

Area of Existing Footpath off Palace Road Close to Junction With Portsmouth Road, Surbiton, London, KT1 2BF

Planning appeal 3299291 at Area of Existing Footpath off Palace Road Close to Junction With Portsmouth Road, Surbiton, London, KT1 2BF (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 23 June 2023 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the Riverside South Conservation Area.

described on the application form as ‘proposed 5G telecoms installation: H3G Phase 8 15m high street pole c/w wrap-around cabinet and 3 further additional equipment cabinets

Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Ollerenshaw M
Postcode
KT1 2BF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the Riverside South Conservation Area

What decided it

The appellant failed to demonstrate that the appeal site represented the least harmful option available, as the assessment of alternative sites lacked sufficient detail and no evidence of surveys of nearby buildings had been undertaken to rule out site-sharing opportunities.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS8DM10DM12
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 114Paragraph 117Paragraph 202

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