Telecoms mast - Planning Refusal

[vladi]

It beggars belief as to why Southwark Planning keep refusing applications for a mobile phone mast in the area around North Dulwich Station. The last refusal was 23/AP/2219 for a spot on Townley Road.
The entire area nearby, including Dulwich Village has abysmal mobile phone reception. 
In this day and age when everyone is dependent on their phones why does the Council not take a more realistic view on the matter. Or is it Dulwich Estates that has a veto.

 

[CPR Dave]

It looks like the Dulwich Society did object alongside a whole host of nimby boomers who are scared witless by progress and change.

Also looks like there were no issues from Southwark in the preapplciation consultation so it seems it's come down entirely to the public objections. 

Edited October 16, 2023 by CPR Dave

[Kurt_Lane]

Can they not put the mast in Dulwich Park? It shouldn’t be noticeable amongst trees and it would keep those dirty anti-vaxers away. 

[SpringTime]

14 minutes ago, Kurt_Lane said:

Can they not put the mast in Dulwich Park? It shouldn’t be noticeable amongst trees and it would keep those dirty anti-vaxers away. 

And Uri Geller. Hopefully.