Planning appeal decision
Plough Lane Close, Land Rear of Bandon Hill Cemetery, Wallington, London, SM6 8JN
Planning appeal 3345442 at Plough Lane Close, Land Rear of Bandon Hill Cemetery, Wallington, London, SM6 8JN (London Borough of Sutton) was allowed on 30 August 2024 by Inspector Carpenter C, 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 surrounding area.
the installation of a 17.5-metre-high slimline monopole supporting 6no. antennas and 2no. 300mm dishes, the installation of 2no. cabinets along with associated ancillary development thereto, within a fenced compound
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Carpenter C
- Postcode
- SM6 8JN
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 surrounding area
What decided it
The siting and appearance of the proposed installation would not have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with the mature trees and fir green colouring effectively integrating the structure into the landscape.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 23Policy 24Policy 25Policy 26Policy 28
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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