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Hornbrook House Car Park, High Street, Chislehurst, London, BR7 5AB
Planning appeal 3302869 at Hornbrook House Car Park, High Street, Chislehurst, London, BR7 5AB (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 2 November 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 Chislehurst Conservation Area, and whether any harm caused is outweighed by the need to site the installation in the proposed location taking into account any suitable alternatives.
the installation of a 20m high monopole with 1No. wraparound cabinet, supporting 6No. antenna apertures & 2No. 600mm dishes; installation of 6No. cabinets; ancillary development thereto
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- BR7 5AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the Chislehurst Conservation Area, and whether any harm caused is outweighed by the need to site the installation in the proposed location taking into account any suitable alternatives
What decided it
The failure to clearly demonstrate that no other suitable alternative sites exist that would achieve the same telecommunications benefits with less harm to the Chislehurst Conservation Area, combined with the significant adverse visual impact of the mast on the character and appearance of the designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 37Policy 41Policy 89
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 189Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 114
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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