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Dismissed29 April 20243327411

Area of Footpath, Durnsford Road Street Works, Durnsford Road, Merton, SW19 8PS

Planning appeal 3327411 at Area of Footpath, Durnsford Road Street Works, Durnsford Road, Merton, SW19 8PS (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 29 April 2024 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the siting and appearance of the appeal proposal is appropriate, 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.

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Authority
London Borough of Merton
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Change of use
Inspector
Cross D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the siting and appearance of the appeal proposal is appropriate, 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 did not demonstrate that the appeal site was the only viable option, as suitable alternative locations existed that would cause less visual harm, and therefore the limited harm to character and appearance was not outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DM D1DM D6DM D4DM O1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 121Paragraph 11

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