Planning appeal decision
Manor Road, Chigwell, London, IG8 8BX
Planning appeal 3302374 at Manor Road, Chigwell, London, IG8 8BX (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 17 February 2023 by Inspector McDonagh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the mast on the character and appearance of the area, including the Woodford Bridge Conservation Area.
a 15.0m Phase 9 super slimline Monopole and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- McDonagh C
- Postcode
- IG8 8BX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the mast on the character and appearance of the area, including the Woodford Bridge Conservation Area
What decided it
The harmful visual effect of the mast's siting and appearance on the character and appearance of the local area and the less than substantial harm to the Woodford Bridge Conservation Area, which was not outweighed by the public benefits of 5G coverage given the lack of evidence regarding alternative sites.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 114Paragraph 117Paragraph 202
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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