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Dismissed5 September 20233297774

Pavement O/S 164-167 Tottenham Court Rd, , London, W1T 7JE

Planning appeal 3297774 at Pavement O/S 164-167 Tottenham Court Rd, , London, W1T 7JE (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 5 September 2023 by Inspector McGurk N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that the proposal would have on the character and appearance of the Bloomsbury Conservation Area.

installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 75” LCD advert screens plus the removal of associated BT kiosk(s)

Authority
London Borough of Camden
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
McGurk N
Postcode
W1T 7JE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect that the proposal would have on the character and appearance of the Bloomsbury Conservation Area
  • Its effect on highway and/or pedestrian safety

What decided it

The proposed BT Street Hub and digital advertisements would harm the character and appearance of the Bloomsbury Conservation Area and pose a risk to highway and pedestrian safety near a busy junction and crossing.

The public benefits of the proposal in terms of access to free WiFi and related information do not outweigh the significant harm identified.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy D2Policy D4Policy A1Policy T1

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