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Dismissed14 January 20253350000

Montagu Court, 27-29 Montagu Square, London, W1H 2LG

Planning appeal 3350000 at Montagu Court, 27-29 Montagu Square, London, W1H 2LG (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 14 January 2025 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the Portman Estate Conservation Area and nearby heritage assets including the Grade II listed building known as 24-26 Montagu Square.

the installation of 3no. antennas, 1no. 300mm dish, 1no. 600mm dish, 3no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto at roof level

Authority
City of Westminster Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Harding C
Postcode
W1H 2LG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the Portman Estate Conservation Area and nearby heritage assets including the Grade II listed building known as 24-26 Montagu Square

What decided it

The failure to demonstrate that the appeal site was the most suitable location for the proposed equipment, combined with the moderate level of less than substantial harm to heritage assets, meant the public benefits of improved 5G coverage could not outweigh the identified harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 19Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 119Paragraph 215

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