Area of Footpath, Poolmans Street, Canada Water, Rotherhithe London, SE16 6RX

Planning appeal 3306896 at Area of Footpath, Poolmans Street, Canada Water, Rotherhithe London, SE16 6RX (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 22 September 2023 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting of the proposed development on security and safety, and whether any harm caused would be outweighed by the need to site the installation in the proposed location taking into account any suitable alternatives.

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

Authority: London Borough of Southwark
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Cryan M
Postcode: SE16 6RX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting of the proposed development on security and safety, and whether any harm caused would be outweighed by the need to site the installation in the proposed location taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The siting of the equipment cabinets in close proximity to a 1.8m boundary wall, combined with the step-up in height between cabinets, would create a security risk by enabling unauthorised access to nearby residential properties, and this harm could not be outweighed by the need for improved communications coverage given that alternative sites had not been adequately considered.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy P16 of the 2022 Southwark PlanPolicy D4 of the London Plan 2021Policy D11 of the London Plan 2021
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114

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