®Planning appeal decision
Area of Footpath, Sydenham Hill, Upper Sydenham, London, SE23 3PP
described on the application form as “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 Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cross D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with due regard to the Forest Hill Conservation Area, and the consideration of alternative sites
What decided it
The significant visual harm to the character and appearance of the area and the Conservation Area, combined with the inadequate consideration of alternative sites that could deliver the same benefits with less visual impact, outweighed the public benefits of improved 5G coverage.
Framework references: 114, 117
Plan policies cited: Core Strategy Policy 15, Core Strategy Policy 16, DM Policy 30, DM Policy 35, DM Policy 36, DM Policy 39
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.