Gooshays Drive , Harold Hill , Romford, Essex , RM3 8YJ

Planning appeal 3309515 at Gooshays Drive , Harold Hill , Romford, Essex , RM3 8YJ (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 14 June 2023 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and, if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed having regard to the potential availability of alternative sites.

a 15.0m Phase 9 super slimline Monopole and associated ancillary works

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Nilsson A
Postcode: RM3 8YJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and, if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed having regard to the potential availability of alternative sites

What decided it

The monopole's height and prominence would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the residential area that is not outweighed by the operational and locational needs of the operator.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 25Policy 26Policy D4Policy SI6

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