Area of Footpath, Watts Lane, Chislehurst , Bromley Greater London, BR7 5PJ

Planning appeal 3303041 at Area of Footpath, Watts Lane, Chislehurst , Bromley Greater London, BR7 5PJ (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 25 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 proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area (including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Chislehurst Conservation Area).

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 Bromley
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Cryan M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area (including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Chislehurst Conservation Area)
Whether any harm caused would be outweighed by the need to site the installation in the proposed location

What decided it

The significant adverse visual effect on the character and appearance of the Chislehurst Conservation Area, a designated heritage asset, outweighed the public benefits of improved telecommunications coverage.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 37Policy 41Policy 89
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 189Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 114Paragraph 117

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