Bennett's Castle Lane, Becontree, Dagenham, RM8 3XX

Planning appeal 3314718 at Bennett's Castle Lane, Becontree, Dagenham, RM8 3XX (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 20 July 2023 by Inspector Jones H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed telecommunications installation 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 taking into account any suitable alternatives.

telecommunications installation: Proposed 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Jones H
Postcode: RM8 3XX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed telecommunications installation 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 taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The height, bulk and appearance of the proposed mast would harmfully affect the character and appearance of the area, and the appellant failed to robustly demonstrate that the installation must be sited at this location rather than suitable alternatives.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D4Policy SI6Policy CP3Policy BP8Policy BP11Policy BC12
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 117Paragraph 118

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