Pavement o/s 6 New Bridge Street, London, EC4V 6AA

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

Authority: City of London Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector: Walker R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed advertisements/development on the amenity of the area and whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Fleet Street Conservation Area
the effect of the proposed advertisements/development on public safety

What decided it

The harmful effect of the illuminated digital advertisement screens on the amenity of the area and the character and appearance of the Fleet Street Conservation Area, which could not be justified by the moderate public benefits of the scheme.

Framework references: 199, 200, 201, 202, 114

Plan policies cited: CS2, CS10, CS12, DM10.1, DM10.4, DM10.6, DM10.8, DM12.1, DM12.2, DM15.7, DM16.2, D4, D5, D8, HC1, T2

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