Richmond Telephone Exchange, Sheen Road, London, TW9 1LW

Planning appeal 3328374 at Richmond Telephone Exchange, Sheen Road, London, TW9 1LW (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 May 2024 by Inspector Williams K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the Sheen Road Conservation Area and the St Mathias Conservation Area and nearby heritage assets including Grade II listed buildings and non-designated heritage assets.

Removal and replacement of telecommunications antenna and ancillary equipment on rooftop of Richmond Telephone Exchange across three sectors, including new dish antennas, RRUs, GPS module, ladder systems and cable management systems

Authority: Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Williams K
Postcode: TW9 1LW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposals on the Sheen Road Conservation Area and the St Mathias Conservation Area and nearby heritage assets including Grade II listed buildings and non-designated heritage assets

What decided it

The substantial weight given to the public benefits of telecommunications infrastructure was outweighed by the duty to preserve the character and appearance of the conservation areas and the setting of listed buildings, which would be harmed by the increased size and prominence of the proposed equipment in this sensitive heritage location.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: LP33LP1LP3LP4SI6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 119Paragraph 121Paragraph 205Paragraph 208

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