West Hill , 25m South of Junction With Sunderland Grove, Wandsworth, London, SW15 3SS

Planning appeal 3338883 at West Hill , 25m South of Junction With Sunderland Grove, Wandsworth, London, SW15 3SS (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 14 October 2024 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed monopole installation, and if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives.

The removal and replacement of the existing 10.3m high monopole with a new 18-metre-high monopole supporting 6 no. antennas with a wraparound equipment cabinet at the base of the column, the installation of 3 no. new equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto

Authority: London Borough of Wandsworth
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Scott A
Postcode: SW15 3SS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed monopole installation, and if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The acute absence of reliable evidence to justify the proposed development in this locality, combined with the demonstrated harm to the character and appearance of the local area and the setting of the conservation area, outweighed the benefits associated with improved network coverage.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP22 of the Wandsworth Local PlanPolicy S16 of the London Plan

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