Pavement Outside 57 South End , Croydon, London, CR0 1BF

Planning appeal 3286893 at Pavement Outside 57 South End , Croydon, London, CR0 1BF (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 23 January 2023 by Inspector Whelan P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the surrounding townscape and public realm.

1no. new BT street hub, incorporating 75" LCD advert screens plus the removal of associated BT kiosk(s). Appeal ‘B’ Ref: APP/L5240/H/21/3286893 Outside 57 South End, Croydon CR0 1BF

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: advert · Advertisement Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector: Whelan P
Postcode: CR0 1BF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the surrounding townscape and public realm
the effect of the proposed development on pedestrian movement
the effect of the proposed development on highway safety

What decided it

The removal of the deteriorated phone box and replacement with a more neutral, well-detailed street hub would improve rather than harm the character and appearance of the street, with no material adverse effects on pedestrian movement, highway safety, or heritage setting.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: London Plan 2021 policy D3London Plan 2021 policy D8London Plan 2021 policy T4Croydon Local Plan 2018 policy SP4Croydon Local Plan 2018 policy DM29

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