Highways Land, High Street, Edgware, London, HA8 7ST

Planning appeal 3323062 at Highways Land, High Street, Edgware, London, HA8 7ST (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 18 March 2024 by Inspector Senior H, 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 is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives.

20m streetpole style telecommunications mast, antennas, ground based equipment cabinets and associated ancillary development

Authority: London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Change of use
Inspector: Senior H
Postcode: HA8 7ST

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 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 proposed mast would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area, and this harm was not outweighed by the need for the installation as suitable alternative sites had not been adequately demonstrated to be unsuitable.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM1Policy DM49

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