Planning appeal decision
Land at St Mildreds Road, St Mildreds Road, Lewisham , SE12 0RF
Planning appeal 3334595 at Land at St Mildreds Road, St Mildreds Road, Lewisham , SE12 0RF (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed on 26 June 2024 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 15 of the Core Strategy 2011Policy 30 of the Development Management Local Plan 2014Policy 35 of the Development Management Local Plan 2014Policy 39 of the Development Management Local Plan 2014
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 121
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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