Bridle Road, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 8HQ

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

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.

Framework references: 10

Plan policies cited: Policy D3, Policy G1, Policy SP4, Policy DM10, Policy G4, Policy SP8, Policy DM33, Policy DM29, Policy DM30, Policy D6

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