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Dismissed24 January 20233305029

Area of Footpath, Lovel Avenue, Upper Wickham Lane, Bexley, Greater London, DA16 3EB

Planning appeal 3305029 at Area of Footpath, Lovel Avenue, Upper Wickham Lane, Bexley, Greater London, DA16 3EB (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 24 January 2023 by Inspector McCreery D, 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.

5G telecoms installation: H3G Phase 8 high street pole c/w wrap-around cabinet and; and 3 further additional equipment cabinets

Authority
London Borough of Bexley
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
McCreery D
Postcode
DA16 3EB

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

What decided it

The prominence of the mast in views from the north, arising from its height, profile, exposed location, and the extent of public views, would cause material harm to the character and appearance of the area that could not be adequately mitigated.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 14Paragraph 130

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