Planning appeal decision
Area of Footpath, Newington Causeway, Elephant and Castle, London, SE1 6LS
Planning appeal 3305340 at Area of Footpath, Newington Causeway, Elephant and Castle, London, SE1 6LS (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 21 February 2023 by Inspector Cuthbert L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal proposal can benefit from prior approval.
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 Southwark
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cuthbert L
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the appeal proposal can benefit from prior approval
What decided it
The appellant failed to comply with the mandatory procedural requirements of the GPDO by serving a Developer's Notice that omitted the height of the mast and by not evidencing proper service of notice as part of the prior approval process.
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