Charville Lane Estate, Charville Lane, Hillingdon, Greater London, UB4 8PF

Planning appeal 3299303 at Charville Lane Estate, Charville Lane, Hillingdon, Greater London, UB4 8PF (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 24 August 2022 by Inspector Walker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area.

the installation of an 18 metre high, monopole tower, associated radio-equipment cabinets including one that will wrap around the base of the mast, and ancillary development hitherto

Authority: London Borough of Hillingdon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Walker R
Postcode: UB4 8PF

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 area
if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The appellant failed to provide sufficient evidence that alternative sites, including existing buildings and structures suitable for antenna installation, had been adequately explored, such that the harm to character and appearance was not outweighed by the need for the installation at the proposed location.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 117

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