O/S Sainsbury’s, 612 - 614 Finchley Road, London, NW11 7RX

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

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Cross D
Postcode: NW11 7RX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
Effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on pedestrian safety

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance, including the conservation area setting, and unacceptable harm to pedestrian safety arising from the siting of the monopole and cabinets on the pavement could not be outweighed by the public benefits of enhanced telecommunications coverage, particularly as alternative sites had not been adequately explored.

Framework references: 114, 117

Plan policies cited: Policy DM01, Policy DM18, Policy CS9, Policy DM17, Policy T2

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