Highways land, Charecroft Way, London Borough of Hammersmith, London, W14 0EE

the installation of 20m pole inc. antennas, ground based apparatus and ancillary development

Authority: London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Mileham P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation with particular regard to: (i) the character and appearance of the area; (ii) highway safety in respect of pedestrians; (iii) on nearby trees; and (iv) if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the proposal would be acceptable in terms of character and appearance, highway safety and trees, and would accord with relevant development plan policies and the Framework.

Framework references: 118

Plan policies cited: Policy DC1, Policy DC10, Policy T2, Policy T3, Policy OS5, Policy D8, Policy D4, Key principle 29

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