Area of Grass Verge, Tomswood Hill, Chigwell, Redbridge, Essex, IG6 2QS

Planning appeal 3323133 at Area of Grass Verge, Tomswood Hill, Chigwell, Redbridge, Essex, IG6 2QS (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 13 March 2024 by Inspector Pattison B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal upon the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regard to outlook for the occupiers of 274 and 276 Tomswood Road.

the proposed 5G telecoms installation: H3G 20m street pole and additional equipment cabinets

Authority: London Borough of Redbridge
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Pattison B
Postcode: IG6 2QS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal upon the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regard to outlook for the occupiers of 274 and 276 Tomswood Road
the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal upon the character or appearance of the area, including on the setting of the Claybury Conservation 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 appellant failed to demonstrate that the chosen location was the least harmful option and that no suitable alternative sites were available, meaning the identified harms to living conditions and heritage setting could not be justified by the public benefits of the 5G installation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP25
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 121Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 207Paragraph 208

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