Area of Footway, Beddington Lane, Croydon, Surrey

Planning appeal 3299741 at Area of Footway, Beddington Lane, Croydon, Surrey (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 17 August 2023 by Inspector Storey P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting of the proposal on the implementation of planned highway improvements and, 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.

5G telecoms installation: H3G Phase 8 20m 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 · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Storey P
Postcode: CR0 4TE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting of the proposal on the implementation of planned highway improvements and, 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 proposed installation would prejudice the implementation of planned highway improvements that would deliver significant benefits, and no evidence was provided to demonstrate that an alternative location could not deliver the same telecommunications benefits whilst generating less harm to the highway network.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 23Policy 28

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