Woodside Park Club, Southover, Woodside Park, London, N12 7JG

Planning appeal 6000232 at Woodside Park Club, Southover, Woodside Park, London, N12 7JG (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 28 August 2025 by Inspector Burch S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the Metropolitan Open Land (MOL) and 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.

installing a 20m pole supporting 6no. antennas, the installation of 2no. equipment cabinets and 1no. meter cabinet, and ancillary works thereto

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Burch S
Postcode: N12 7JG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the Metropolitan Open Land (MOL) and 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 proposed pole would not be an unduly prominent feature in the landscape due to substantial screening by dense tree coverage and appropriate colour finishes that would blend with the natural surroundings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy G3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy CDH01 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy ECC06 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036Policy TRC04 of the Barnet Local Plan 2021-2036
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 10

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