Planning appeal decision
Pavement O/S 32A Catford Hill, Catford, Lewisham, London, SE6 4PX
Planning appeal 3302435 at Pavement O/S 32A Catford Hill, Catford, Lewisham, London, SE6 4PX (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed on 11 December 2023 by Inspector Symmons J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect the proposal would have on character and appearance of the area and function of the public realm.
the installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens, and associated BT phone kiosk removal
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Symmons J
- Postcode
- SE6 4PX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect the proposal would have on character and appearance of the area and function of the public realm
- the effect the proposal would have on visual amenity
- its effect on public safety
What decided it
The proposal would not harm character and appearance or function of the public realm, would not unduly harm visual amenity, and would not compromise public safety when appropriate conditions controlling illumination and visual effects are imposed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM Policy 35Policy T2Policy T4Policy D8Policy 14Policy 15DM Policy 19DM Policy 27DM Policy 30Policy GG1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 136
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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