Planning appeal decision
Brent Sikh Centre, 241 Stag Lane, London , NW9 0EF
Planning appeal 3314700 at Brent Sikh Centre, 241 Stag Lane, London , NW9 0EF (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 18 October 2023 by Inspector Pearce S, 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.
the “installation of a 17.9m high ground- based mast supporting 6No. antennas and 2No. dishes, 6No. equipment cabinets at ground-level and ancillary works thereto
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Pearce S
- Postcode
- NW9 0EF
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 would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited in the location proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives
What decided it
The siting and appearance of the proposed installation would have a significantly harmful effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, and suitable alternatives had not been properly explored to justify this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMP1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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