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Allowed3 May 20233287200

Pavement Outside 44-46 North End , Croydon, London, CR0 1UG

Planning appeal 3287200 at Pavement Outside 44-46 North End , Croydon, London, CR0 1UG (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 3 May 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 Central Croydon Conservation Area and the protected view of the Town Hall clock tower.

1no. new BT street hub, incorporating 75" LCD advert screens plus the removal of associated BT kiosk(s). Appeal ‘B’ Ref: APP/L5240/H/21/3287201 Outside 44-46 North End, Croydon CR0 1TG

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Whelan P
Postcode
CR0 1TG

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
  • pedestrian movement
  • crime safety

What decided it

The replacement of deteriorated phone boxes with a better-designed street hub that would improve the character and appearance of the conservation area, combined with conditions to manage crime risks and control lighting.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan 2021 HC1London Plan 2021 D3London Plan 2021 D8Croydon Local Plan 2018 DM18Croydon Local Plan 2018 SP4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 92

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