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Dismissed4 November 20223297094

Footpath Located to the East of Ilford Lane, London, IG1 2RJ

Planning appeal 3297094 at Footpath Located to the East of Ilford Lane, London, IG1 2RJ (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 4 November 2022 by Inspector English D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the BT Street Hub on the character and appearance of the area.

the removal of existing BT phone boxes and installation of a replacement BT Street Hub and associated display of advertisements to both sides of the unit

Authority
London Borough of Redbridge
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector
English D
Postcode
IG1 2RJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the BT Street Hub on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the BT Street Hub on highway safety

What decided it

The visual dominance and obtrusiveness of the Street Hub structure in the public square, which would harm the character and appearance of the area in conflict with Policy LP26, outweighed the public benefits of the telecommunications facility.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP26Policy LP22Policy LP28

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