®Planning appeal decision
Pavement outside Card Factory , 83-85 North End, Croydon , London, CR0 1TJ
1no. new BT street hub, incorporating 75" LCD advert screens plus the removal of associated BT kiosk(s). Appeal ‘B’ Ref: APP/L5240/H/21/3286993 Outside Card Factory, 83-85 North End, Croydon CR0 1TJ
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Whelan P
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Central Croydon Conservation Area and the protected view of the Town Hall clock tower
- the effect of the proposed development on pedestrian movement
- the effect of the proposed development on crime safety
- the effect of the proposed advertisements on visual amenity
- the effect of the proposed advertisements on crime safety
What decided it
The street hub's slender proportions, restrained dark monotone colour, and replacement of existing phone boxes would improve visual amenity and townscape character without harming the Conservation Area or protected view, and conditions could adequately manage crime safety risks.
Framework references: 92
Plan policies cited: London Plan 2021 HC1, London Plan 2021 D3, London Plan 2021 D8, Croydon Local Plan 2018 DM18, Croydon Local Plan 2018 SP4
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.