24 Leonard Street, Islington, London, EC2A 4BY

Planning appeal 3320674 at 24 Leonard Street, Islington, London, EC2A 4BY (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 25 October 2023 by Inspector Wilkinson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the siting and appearance of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with reference to the nearby Bunhill Fields and Finsbury Square Conservation Area.

Retention of existing temporary antennas, dishes and equipment cabinets at roof level and development ancillary thereto

Authority: London Borough of Islington
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Wilkinson F
Postcode: EC2A 4BY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the siting and appearance of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with reference to the nearby Bunhill Fields and Finsbury Square Conservation Area
if there is any harm, whether this would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited in this location, having regard to the potential availability of alternative sites

What decided it

The harm to the conservation area, though less than substantial, was not outweighed by the moderate public benefits of the telecommunications infrastructure, and the appellant failed to demonstrate that alternative sites had been properly explored.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D1Policy D4Policy HC1Policy PLAN1Policy DH1Policy ST3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 114Paragraph 115Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202

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