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Allowed5 September 20233304507

Cassland Road Sws, Cassland Road, London, E9 5DA

Planning appeal 3304507 at Cassland Road Sws, Cassland Road, London, E9 5DA (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 5 September 2023 by Inspector Wellstead J, 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 area.

a proposed telecommunications installation: Proposed ‘slim line’ phase 8 monopole c/w wraparound cabinet at base, 3no. additional ancillary equipment cabinets and associated ancillary works

Authority
London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Wellstead J
Postcode
E9 5DA

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 area
  • Whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation

What decided it

The lack of realistic alternative options to deliver improved coverage and capacity, combined with the significant public benefits of 5G infrastructure, outweighed the less than substantial harm to the conservation area's significance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PP1Policy LP1Policy D4Policy D8
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 114Paragraph 115Paragraph 116Paragraph 117Paragraph 118

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