Pavement Triangle of Cheapside, Opposite St Paul’s Underground Station, London, EC2V 6AA

Planning appeal 3301224 at Pavement Triangle of Cheapside, Opposite St Paul’s Underground Station, London, EC2V 6AA (City of London Council) was allowed on 20 November 2023 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed Street Hub and its advertising screens on visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area, including designated heritage assets.

the installation of 1 no. 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: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Andrews M
Postcode: EC2V 6AA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed Street Hub and its advertising screens on visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area, including designated heritage assets
The effect on public safety and convenience

What decided it

The material visual benefit of replacing three unsightly existing BT kiosks with a modern Street Hub of smaller footprint, combined with the public benefits of wayfinding and information services, outweighed any less than substantial harm to heritage assets.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CS2CS10CS12DM10.1DM10.4DM12.1DM12.2DM15.7DM16.2D4D8HC1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 118

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