®Planning appeal decision
Barnet Burnt Oak Leisure Centre, Watling Avenue, Edgeware, HA8 0NP
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
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.
Framework references: 122, 215
Plan policies cited: Policy TRC04, Policy CDH01, Policy CDH08
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