Agenda item

Report of the Chief Planning Officer and Development Director.

(Redacted Background Papers have been circulated separately).

The Committee received a report of the Chief Planning Officer concerning planning permission for the installation of telecommunications equipment on the roof of 46-47 Chancery Lane comprising nine antennae, one transmission dish, three cabinets, and associated ancillary development.

The Committee noted that the proposals were considered to have a visually incongruous impact on the appearance of the building, would detract from the roofscape and would adversely affect the character and appearance of Chancery Lane Conservation Area and the setting and views of nearby listed buildings.

The Committee considered that the potential public benefits of the scheme did not outweigh the less than substantial harm caused to the designated heritage assets that would be affected and

RESOLVED – That the application be refused.