®Planning appeal decision
Junction off Tooley Street, Fair Street, London, SE1 2XT
Planning appeal 6002297 at Junction off Tooley Street, Fair Street, London, SE1 2XT (London Borough of Southwark) was allowed on 12 May 2026 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting of the proposed telecommunications mast on safety and ease of movement for pedestrians.
installation of a 20m telecommunications mast painted Black (RAL 9005)
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- SE1 2XT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting of the proposed telecommunications mast on safety and ease of movement for pedestrians
What decided it
The proposed siting, positioned between existing street furniture and maintaining adequate clear footway width, would not prevent pedestrians from passing along the footway or accessing adjoining premises, and would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P13Policy P51Policy D8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 122
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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