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Dismissed26 January 20243323129

Area of Footpath, Half End Road, Hale Road, Waltham Forest

Planning appeal 3323129 at Area of Footpath, Half End Road, Hale Road, Waltham Forest (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 January 2024 by Inspector Warder S, 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 including the locally listed Royal Oak pub and nearby trees.

5G telecoms installation: H3G 17m street pole and additional equipment cabinets

Authority
Waltham Forest London Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Change of use
Inspector
Warder S
Postcode
IG8 9LN

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 including the locally listed Royal Oak pub and nearby trees
  • the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on pedestrian and highway safety

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the 17m pole would be harmful to the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the locally listed Royal Oak pub and nearby trees, and this harm outweighs the benefits of improved telecommunications connectivity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS15Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy DM35Policy DM37
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 119Paragraph 135Paragraph 209

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