James Watt Way , Slade Green , Erith , DA8 1BA

Planning appeal 3314740 at James Watt Way , Slade Green , Erith , DA8 1BA (London Borough of Bexley) was dismissed on 15 August 2023 by Inspector Cowley R, 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, including the setting of the non-designated heritage asset at 70 Pier Road, and whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives.

described in the application form as “Proposed telecommunications installation: 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority: London Borough of Bexley
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Cowley R
Postcode: DA8 1BA

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, including the setting of the non-designated heritage asset at 70 Pier Road, and whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the monopole would cause considerable harm to the character and appearance of the area and the setting of the non-designated heritage asset, and this harm was not outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, as less harmful alternatives had not been thoroughly considered.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DP8Policy SP6Policy DP14
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 115Paragraph 117Paragraph 203

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