Planning appeal decision
Pavement North Side of, New Kent Road , London, SE1 6BX
Planning appeal 3293201 at Pavement North Side of, New Kent Road , London, SE1 6BX (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 22 August 2022 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on highway and public safety.
the installation of an open access communication hub, following the removal of an existing communication apparatus
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- SE1 6AN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on highway and public safety
What decided it
The proposed digital advertisement with changing illuminated images would provide an unnecessary and unacceptable distraction to cyclists and road users at a location requiring high concentration, contrary to highway and public safety requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy T2Policy T5Policy D8Policy P51Policy P53
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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