®Planning appeal decision
On Pavement in Front of 232 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7EG
Planning appeal 3286012 at On Pavement in Front of 232 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7EG (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 31 January 2022 by Inspector Blackwell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on highway safety with specific regard to the movement of pedestrians.
the installation of a free-standing semi-permanent coffee kiosk
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Blackwell J
- Postcode
- WC1V 7EG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on highway safety with specific regard to the movement of pedestrians
- whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bloomsbury Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would conflict with the development plan by creating an unacceptable obstruction to pedestrian movement in an area of exceptionally high footfall and by failing to preserve the character and openness of the Bloomsbury Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy T1Policy TC4Policy D2
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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