Love Lane, London Borough of Sutton, London, SM3 9PA

Planning appeal 3299738 at Love Lane, London Borough of Sutton, London, SM3 9PA (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 15 May 2023 by Inspector Cryan M, 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, and whether any harm caused is outweighed by the need to site the installation in the proposed location.

a 5G telecoms installation: H3G Phase 8 15m high street pole c/w wrap-around cabinet and 3 further additional equipment cabinets

Authority: London Borough of Sutton
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Cryan M
Postcode: SM3 9PA

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, and whether any harm caused is outweighed by the need to site the installation in the proposed location

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the height, utilitarian appearance, and visual intrusiveness of the mast, combined with the risk of damage to nearby trees and the lack of adequate consideration of alternative sites, outweighed the economic and social benefits of improved telecommunications coverage.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 23Policy 28
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 115

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