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Dismissed2 December 20223299750

Area of Footpath, Ewell Road, Cheam, Surrey, SM3 8AH

Planning appeal 3299750 at Area of Footpath, Ewell Road, Cheam, Surrey, SM3 8AH (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 2 December 2022 by Inspector Guy Davies, 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 Cheam Village Conservation Area.

being for a determination as to whether prior approval is required for the proposed new 5G streetworks mast and ancillary equipment to be located at Ewell Road, Cheam, Surrey

Authority
London Borough of Sutton
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Guy Davies
Postcode
SM3 8AH

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 Cheam Village Conservation Area
  • The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on use of the public footpath

What decided it

The failure to adequately assess reasonable alternative sites and designs that would cause less harm to the conservation area and footpath use, combined with the identified harm to character and appearance, meant the proposal could not be justified.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 23Policy 28Policy 30
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 114Paragraph 118

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