®Planning appeal decision
Area of existing pavement off Verdant Lane, Downham, London, SE6 1TN
the installation of a 18m Phase 8 monopole c/w with a wrap-around cabinet at base, 3 cabinets, associated equipment and works
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Wilkinson F
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- if there is any harm, whether this is outweighed by the need to site the proposed development in the location proposed having regard to the potential availability of alternative sites
What decided it
The monopole would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area that was not outweighed by the need for the development in this location, as the appellant had not adequately demonstrated that less harmful alternative sites had been properly explored.
Framework references: 115, 117, 130
Plan policies cited: Policy 15 of the Core Strategy Development Plan Document, DM Policy 30, DM Policy 35, DM Policy 39, Policy T6.1 of the 2021 London Plan
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