O/S Specsavers Opticians, 112 North End, Croydon, CR0 1UD

Planning appeal 3286627 at O/S Specsavers Opticians, 112 North End, Croydon, CR0 1UD (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 23 February 2023 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the character, appearance and significance of the Central Croydon Conservation Area and a Locally Designated View.

replacement and upgrade of an existing telephone kiosk with a modern, multifunction hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator, occupying the same area of pavement as the existing telephone kiosk

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Berry A
Postcode: CR0 1UD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the character, appearance and significance of the Central Croydon Conservation Area and a Locally Designated View
the effect of the proposed development on the public realm
the risk of crime

What decided it

The proposed development would cause less than substantial harm to the Central Croydon Conservation Area through its visual obtrusiveness and prominent illuminated advertisement display, which was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM18Policy SP4Policy HC1Policy D8Policy D3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 189Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202

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