®Planning appeal decision
83 High Street, Barnet, London, EN5 5UR
the installation of a public payphone that will include an interactive public information screen and an illuminated sequential display. The unit is a communication hub that will enable the public to access a variety of online facilities and functions, including wayfinding, as well publicly access Defibrillation apparatus at no cost to the user
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Plenty B
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed communication hub would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wood Street Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would not preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wood Street Conservation Area, and the limited public benefits would not outweigh the less than substantial harm identified.
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area was weighed against the relatively limited public benefits of the communication hub services, with the harm outweighing the benefits.
Framework references: 136, 112, 202
Plan policies cited: Policy DM01, Policy DM06, Policy CS5, Barnet Design Guidance Note 1: Advertising and Signs
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