Pavement Outside Betfred / Natwest , 127 Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 6JH

Planning appeal 3299892 at Pavement Outside Betfred / Natwest , 127 Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 6JH (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 20 November 2023 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposals on public safety.

installation of 1 no. 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: utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector: Evans L
Postcode: NW6 6JH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposals on public safety
the effect of the proposals on the character and appearance and visual amenity of the area, including proposed levels of lighting and the effect on nearby residents

What decided it

The proposed hub's width would unacceptably restrict the available pavement width in a heavily used town centre location, presenting an unacceptable obstruction and hazard to pedestrians, which could not be outweighed by the modest public benefits of the communications services provided.

The modest public benefits of providing Wi-Fi, device charging, public messaging, free calls and wayfinding services, together with renewable energy and crime prevention features, did not outweigh the significant harm to public safety (pedestrian obstruction) and visual amenity (bulky, visually intrusive appearance in the street scene).

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DMP1Supplementary Planning Document 1Supplementary Planning Guidance 8
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 12

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