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Allowed5 February 20263375863

Grassed Verge Between Martin Cresent and Miller Road, Croydon, CR0 3JQ

Planning appeal 3375863 at Grassed Verge Between Martin Cresent and Miller Road, Croydon, CR0 3JQ (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 5 February 2026 by Inspector Heppell J, 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, including the Ikea chimneys which are locally listed and a local designated landmark.

the installation of a 20m slimline monopole, supporting 6 no. antennas, 2 no. transmission dishes, 2 no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto including 3 no. Remote Radio Units (RRUs), steel grey RAL 7038

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Heppell J
Postcode
CR0 3JQ

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, including the Ikea chimneys which are locally listed and a local designated landmark
  • 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 harm to character and appearance was outweighed by the demonstrated need for the installation to be sited as proposed and the absence of suitable alternatives.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy HC1Croydon Local Plan Policy SP4Croydon Local Plan Policy SP8Croydon Local Plan Policy DM10Croydon Local Plan Policy DM17

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