Planning appeal decision
Cherry Lane, West Drayton, London Borough of Hillingdon, UB7 9DN
Planning appeal 3315322 at Cherry Lane, West Drayton, London Borough of Hillingdon, UB7 9DN (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed on 9 October 2023 by Inspector Carpenter C, 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 surrounding area.
Proposed telecommunications installation: Proposed 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Carpenter C
- Postcode
- UB7 9DN
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 surrounding area
- the effect of the siting of the proposed installation on the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed monopole would integrate into the existing street scene as part of a group of comparable vertical structures (trees and lampposts) and would not appear unduly conspicuous or dominant, nor would it harmfully affect the outlook of nearby residents.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D4Policy D8Policy SI6Policy BE1Policy DMHB 11Policy DMHB 12Policy DMHB 21
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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