®Planning appeal decision
Area of Footpath, Sydenham Hill, Upper Sydenham, London, SE23 3PP
Planning appeal 3305284 at Area of Footpath, Sydenham Hill, Upper Sydenham, London, SE23 3PP (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 26 April 2023 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy Policy 15Core Strategy Policy 16DM Policy 30DM Policy 35DM Policy 36DM Policy 39
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 114Paragraph 117
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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