Planning appeal decision
The Frames, 1 Phipp Street, London, London, EC2A 4PC
Planning appeal 3373451 at The Frames, 1 Phipp Street, London, London, EC2A 4PC (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 20 February 2026 by Inspector Burnham T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal complies with the conditions, limitations or restrictions applicable to enable it to be permitted development.
the proposed installation of a telecommunications base station comprising of 3 no. antennas (top height of antennas 25.00m on 6m high support poles) together with 3 no cabinets, 1 no meter cabinet and ancillary development thereto on the rooftop of Workspace The Frames for enhanced service provision
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Burnham T
- Postcode
- EC2A 4PS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal complies with the conditions, limitations or restrictions applicable to enable it to be permitted development
What decided it
The proposed antennas would exceed the 3 metre maximum height restriction applicable to building-based apparatus in Conservation Areas under the GPDO.
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