Land at Knox Field, South Park Drive, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 9AG

Planning appeal 3320240 at Land at Knox Field, South Park Drive, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 9AG (London Borough of Redbridge) was allowed on 16 November 2023 by Inspector Bartlett R, 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 area and, if any harm would occur, whether this would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives.

the installation of a 17.5m monopole mast complete with six antenna, two associated radio equipment cabinets, a meter cabinet and ancillary development works thereto including hedging screen planting

Authority: London Borough of Redbridge
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Bartlett R
Postcode: IG3 9AG

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 area and, if any harm would occur, whether this would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The lack of suitable alternative sites within the required cell area to deliver improved telecommunications coverage and capacity outweighed the moderate harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 115

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