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Dismissed23 December 20253373749

Montpelier Row, Blackheath, London, SE3 0RL

Planning appeal 3373749 at Montpelier Row, Blackheath, London, SE3 0RL (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 23 December 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 significance of designated and non-designated heritage assets.

the installation of a 20m monopole which will support 4No. antennas and 1No. GPS module

Authority
London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Whitfield H
Postcode
SE3 0TJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the significance of designated and non-designated heritage assets
  • 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 lack of clear and persuasive evidence that the appeal site represents the only viable option, combined with less than substantial heritage harm, meant the public benefits of improved telecommunications did not outweigh the harm to the conservation area and listed buildings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan Policy HC1London Plan Policy SI6Lewisham Local Plan Policy HE1Lewisham Local Plan Policy HE2Lewisham Local Plan Policy QD1Lewisham Local Plan Policy QD3Lewisham Local Plan Policy TR7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 119Paragraph 122Paragraph 202

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