Pavement O/S Willesden Green Library, Brondesbury Park , London, NW10 2SF

Planning appeal 3291135 at Pavement O/S Willesden Green Library, Brondesbury Park , London, NW10 2SF (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 29 November 2022 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the Willesden Green Conservation Area.

described on the application form as, “Proposed installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens, plus the removal of associated BT kiosk(s)

Authority: London Borough of Brent
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: O'Doherty A
Postcode: NW10 2SF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the Willesden Green Conservation Area
The effect of the proposal on public safety
The effect of the light emitted from the proposed LCD advertisement screens on nearby sensitive properties

What decided it

The unacceptable and harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area caused by the visual clutter and architectural clash of the proposed Street Hub with its large LCD screens against the striking contemporary architecture of the library building outweighed the moderate benefits of improved digital infrastructure and services to the community.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DMP1Policy BD1Policy D3 of The London PlanPolicy BT1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130Paragraph 114Paragraph 126

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