Planning appeal decision
Area of Grass Verge, Montrose Avenue, Hospital Bridge Road Twickenham , Middlesex, TW2 6LE
Planning appeal 3323123 at Area of Grass Verge, Montrose Avenue, Hospital Bridge Road Twickenham , Middlesex, TW2 6LE (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was allowed on 2 January 2024 by Inspector Aqbal M, 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 nearby trees.
he installation of a new 16m-high telecommunications monopole and 3no. ground-based equipment cabinets; and ancillary development
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Aqbal M
- Postcode
- TW2 6LH
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 nearby trees
What decided it
The siting and appearance of the proposed installation, including its slender design, modest scale of cabinets, dark green finish, and screening by existing trees, would not result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area or nearby trees.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP1LP33LP16Policy G7 of the London Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 117
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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