Land at St Mildreds Road, St Mildreds Road, Lewisham , SE12 0RF

the installation of a 17.5m monopole comprising 6 no antennas and 2 no dishes together with the addition of 2 no cabinets together with ancillary development thereto

Authority: London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Cross D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of nearby residents (including 98 St Mildreds Road) in respect of outlook
If any harm would occur, whether this would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The lack of alternative options to deliver improved telecommunications coverage and capacity within the required area, combined with limited harm to character and appearance, outweighed the identified harm and justified approval.

Framework references: 121

Plan policies cited: Policy 15 of the Core Strategy 2011, Policy 30 of the Development Management Local Plan 2014, Policy 35 of the Development Management Local Plan 2014, Policy 39 of the Development Management Local Plan 2014

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