Planning appeal decision
Bridle Road, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 8HQ
Planning appeal 3358336 at Bridle Road, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 8HQ (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 1 August 2025 by Inspector Whitfield H, 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.
the installation of a 20m monopole supporting 6no. antennas and 1no. 300mm dish, the installation of 3no. equipment cabinets and ancillary works thereto
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Whitfield H
- Postcode
- CR0 8HQ
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
- the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the living conditions of existing occupiers having particular regard to outlook
- the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on highway safety on Bridle Road
- 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 siting and appearance of the proposed installation would not result in unacceptable harm to character and appearance, living conditions or highway safety, and the appellant had met the Framework requirements regarding consideration of alternatives.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy G1Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy G4Policy SP8Policy DM33Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy D6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 10
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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