Planning appeal decision
Wellhouse Lane Streetworks, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, Greater London, EN5 3DJ
Planning appeal 3306198 at Wellhouse Lane Streetworks, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, Greater London, EN5 3DJ (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 10 February 2023 by Inspector Plenty B, 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 5G telecoms installation: H3G Phase 8 high street pole with additional equipment cabinets
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Plenty B
- Postcode
- EN5 3DJ
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
- if any harm were to occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking account of any suitable alternatives
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance caused by the mast's exposed, prominent and intrusive siting outweighs the benefits of improved 5G coverage.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM01DM18
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 10
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.
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