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Dismissed21 September 20233314817

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

Planning appeal 3314817 at O/S Sainsbury’s, 612 - 614 Finchley Road, London, NW11 7RX (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 21 September 2023 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM01Policy DM18Policy CS9Policy DM17Policy T2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 114Paragraph 117

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