Licences & Notifications at Telecommunication Mast South East Of Number 56 Little Woodcote Lane Carshalton, received 7 Nov 2023 — refused on 12 Dec 2023 (delegated, John Grierson).
Record from the Sutton planning register as captured; documents link to the council's own files. Nearby applications are context, not part of this application.
Application
What is it?
Prior Approval for the erection of a 25m high lattice sharable mast with 7 separate equipment cabinets and associated ancillary works following the removal of an existing 15m monopole mast, 3 separate equipment cabinets and associated compound.
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Decision
What happened?
Refused on 12 Dec 2023, delegated decision by John Grierson — 5 weeks from submission.
Timeline
Date
Event
7 Nov 2023
Application received
5 Dec 2023
Statutory target date
12 Dec 2023
Delegated decision: Refused · John Grierson
7 Nov 2023
Application received
5 Dec 2023
Statutory target date
12 Dec 2023
Delegated decision: Refused · John Grierson
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
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The proposed developments siting and appearance by reason of the height, bulk and massing of
the proposed mast and fencing would result in a dominant, imposing and overbearing form of development
which would result in an overbearing feature within the surroundings. The proposal would result in harm to
the character of the area, the surrounding Green Belt, and the setting of the residential properties
surrounding the site. No degree of camouflaging of the mast would sufficiently reduce this impact.
Furthermore, it has not been demonstrated that reasonable efforts have been made to share the existing
mast. As such the proposal would be contrary to Policy 115 of the NPPF and Policies 23, 24 and 28 of the
Sutton Local Plan, and as such, prior approval is required and the application refused.
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The proposed developments siting and appearance by reason of the height, bulk and massing of
the proposed mast and fencing would result in a dominant, imposing and overbearing form of development
which would result in an overbearing feature within the surroundings. The proposal would result in harm to
the character of the area, the surrounding Green Belt, and the setting of the residential properties
surrounding the site. No degree of camouflaging of the mast would sufficiently reduce this impact.
Furthermore, it has not been demonstrated that reasonable efforts have been made to share the existing
mast. As such the proposal would be contrary to Policy 115 of the NPPF and Policies 23, 24 and 28 of the
Sutton Local Plan, and as such, prior approval is required and the application refused.
Policies cited
NPPF and Policies 115Sutton Local Plan 23Sutton Local Plan 24Sutton Local Plan 28NPPF
Context around the site — not part of this application. Designations over the site: use the map's designations filter (conservation areas, listed buildings, Article 4, flood risk …). Decisions within 250 metres of the site are listed below — context, not this application.
Other applications within 250 metres (context — nearby, not this application)
No other geocoded decision is recorded within 250 metres.