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Dismissed30 November 20223291143

1 Library Parade , Craven Park Road, London , NW10 8SG

Planning appeal 3291143 at 1 Library Parade , Craven Park Road, London , NW10 8SG (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 30 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 Harlesden Library.

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
advert · Advertisement Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
O'Doherty A
Postcode
NW10 8SG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of Harlesden Library
  • 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, including the setting of Harlesden Library, combined with unacceptable impacts on public safety, could not be outweighed by the moderate community benefits offered by the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DMP1Policy BD1Policy BHC1Policy BT1Policy D3 of The London Plan
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 203Paragraph 130Paragraph 114Paragraph 126

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