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Dismissed14 April 20266001389

Barnet Burnt Oak Leisure Centre, Watling Avenue, Edgeware, HA8 0NP

Planning appeal 6001389 at Barnet Burnt Oak Leisure Centre, Watling Avenue, Edgeware, HA8 0NP (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 14 April 2026 by Inspector Dryden K, 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, with particular regard to whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.

existing 15m monopole supporting 6no. antennas to be removed and replaced with 20m monopole supporting 12no. antennas at a maximum height of 20m along with ancillary equipment thereto including RRHs, GPS Module, ERS and replacement equipment cabinets

Authority
London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Dryden K
Postcode
HA8 0NP

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, with particular regard to whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
  • 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 alternative sites

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the proposed monopole would cause less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Watling Estate Conservation Area, and this harm was not outweighed by the public benefits of improved telecommunications coverage, particularly given the failure to adequately explore alternative sites.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy TRC04Policy CDH01Policy CDH08
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 122Paragraph 215

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