Northeast Highways Verge at Junction of Courtenay Avenue / Chicheley Gardens, Courtenay Avenue , Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 6LW

Planning appeal 3313795 at Northeast Highways Verge at Junction of Courtenay Avenue / Chicheley Gardens, Courtenay Avenue , Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 6LW (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 31 July 2023 by Inspector Symmons J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and, if any harm would occur, whether this would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives.

the installation of 1No. 17.5m high monopole together with 2No. equipment cabinets, 1No. meter cabinet and ancillary apparatus thereto

Authority: London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Symmons J
Postcode: HA3 6LW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and, if any harm would occur, whether this would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The proposal would not significantly harm character and appearance due to tree screening and backdrop, and the appellant had sufficiently demonstrated that alternative sites had been explored and discounted for specified reasons.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM1Policy DM49

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