Planning appeal decision
Area of Footpath, Pier Way, Greenwich , Greater London, SE28 0GP
Planning appeal 3308631 at Area of Footpath, Pier Way, Greenwich , Greater London, SE28 0GP (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 17 November 2023 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposals upon the character and appearance of the area.
Proposed 5G telecoms installation: H3G street pole and additional equipment cabinets
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- SE28 0GP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposals upon the character and appearance of the area
- Pedestrian safety
- Whether International Commission guidelines are met, and if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives
What decided it
The harmful effect of the siting and appearance on the character and appearance of the area, combined with unacceptable harm to pedestrian safety and failure to demonstrate that suitable alternative sites had been properly considered, outweighed any benefits of the installation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DH(c)Policy DH1Policy IM4Policy IM(b)Policy D3Policy D8Policy T2Policy T4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 112Paragraph 115Paragraph 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.
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