Planning appeal decision
Aldi Car Park, Kidbrooke Park Road, London, SE3 9BY
Planning appeal 3320872 at Aldi Car Park, Kidbrooke Park Road, London, SE3 9BY (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 27 November 2023 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and, if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed having regard to the potential availability of alternative sites.
the installation of 1no. 20.6m monopole supporting 12no. antennas and 4no. 300mm dishes, the installation of 5no. cabinets and 1no. meter cabinet at ground level, and ancillary works thereto
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- SE3 9BY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and, if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed having regard to the potential availability of alternative sites
What decided it
The significant harm caused to the character and appearance of the area by the prominent, bulky and top-heavy appearance of the headframe and exposed equipment was not outweighed by the public benefits of enhanced telecommunications coverage and the lack of suitable alternative sites.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DH1DH(c)D3D8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 10
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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