®Planning appeal decision
Section of footpath adjacent to 85 Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 2FU
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- advert · Commercial advertisement
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- telecoms
- Postcode
- SW15 2FU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects on the amenity of the local area in terms of both visual character and physical convenience
- The safety of public highway users
What decided it
The adverse effect on amenity caused by the poor siting and visual prominence of the unit substantially outweighed the telecommunications benefits it would provide.
The telecommunications benefits of the unit, including emergency calls and telephone and internet services, were substantially outweighed by the adverse effect on amenity of the poorly sited proposals.
Framework references: S4
Plan policies cited: Wandsworth Local Plan 2023-2038 Policy LP1, Wandsworth Local Plan 2023-2038 Policy LP9, Wandsworth Local Plan 2023-2038 Policy LP22, Wandsworth Local Plan 2023-2038 Policy LP49, Wandsworth Local Plan 2023-2038 Policy LP50, London Plan 2021 Policy D8, London Plan 2021 Policy T2
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.