Grassed Verge at Houndsden Road, Winchmore Hill, Enfield, London, N21 1LY

Planning appeal 3331927 at Grassed Verge at Houndsden Road, Winchmore Hill, Enfield, London, N21 1LY (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 11 July 2024 by Inspector Francis L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of siting and appearance of the proposed installation on pedestrian or highway safety and the character and appearance of the area, including the contribution made by the amenity value of trees.

the installation of a 20m grey steel mast complete with 6 antennas, 2No. 300mm Dish antennas, 1No. GPS Module, two associated radio equipment cabinets, a meter cabinet (all Dark Green Steel) and enabling operational development works thereto

Authority: London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Francis L
Postcode: N21 1LY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of siting and appearance of the proposed installation on pedestrian or highway safety and the character and appearance of the area, including the contribution made by the amenity value of trees
If any harm were to occur to pedestrian or highway safety, or to the character and appearance of the area, whether it would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The harm caused to the character and appearance of the area by the siting and appearance of the proposed grey monopole was not outweighed by the identified need for the telecommunications installation at this location.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy CP30 of the Enfield Core Strategy 2010Policy DMD37 of the Enfield Development Management Document 2014
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 121

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