Springwell Centre, Barnet Hospital, London, EN5 3DJ

Planning appeal 6000469 at Springwell Centre, Barnet Hospital, London, EN5 3DJ (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 17 March 2026 by Inspector Barton P, 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 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.

installation of one Valmont tri-pod (measuring 6.3m) supporting 2no. antennas on the northwest corner of the rooftop, one Valmont roofpod (measuring 6.3m) supporting 4no. antennas on the south-east corner of the rooftop for a total of 6no. antennas attached to bespoke steelwork (19.03m AGL), 4no. 600mm transmission dishes and ancillary development thereto

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Barton P
Postcode: EN5 3DJ

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 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 identified need for the installation to replace lost coverage and provide new and improved services, combined with the absence of more suitable alternative sites, outweighed the moderate harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CDH01TRC04
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 119

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