Pavement Adjacent to Challenge House, 1-2 Bank Buildings, 20 High Street, Harlesden, London, NW10 4LT

Planning appeal 3291144 at Pavement Adjacent to Challenge House, 1-2 Bank Buildings, 20 High Street, Harlesden, London, NW10 4LT (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: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Harlesden 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 4LT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Harlesden 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 demonstrable harm to the character and appearance of the Harlesden Conservation Area caused by the contemporary design and illuminated LCD screens of the proposed Street Hub outweighed the public benefits offered by the infrastructure.

What the Inspector cited

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

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