Wellmeadow Road Allotments, Wellmeadow Road, Boston Manor, London, W7 2AP

Planning appeal 3331497 at Wellmeadow Road Allotments, Wellmeadow Road, Boston Manor, London, W7 2AP (London Borough of Hounslow) was dismissed on 4 October 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 proposal on the character and appearance of the area and, in the event that any harm is identified, whether that harm would be outweighed by the need to site the installation in the location proposed.

installation of a 20m monopole comprising 12 no antennas and 4 no dishes on an open headframe with 3 no ground based cabinets, 4 no racks and ancillary development thereto

Authority: London Borough of Hounslow
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Aqbal M
Postcode: W7 2AP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and, in the event that any harm is identified, whether that harm would be outweighed by the need to site the installation in the location proposed

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the proposed monopole would significantly harm the character and appearance of the area, and this harm was not outweighed by the coverage and locational needs of the appellant, particularly as mast sharing at an existing site had not been fully tested.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CC1CC2EC4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 121

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