Planning appeal decision
Pavement O/S Former British Heart Foundation, , 98 High Street, New Maldon , London, KT3 4EX
Planning appeal 3305152 at Pavement O/S Former British Heart Foundation, , 98 High Street, New Maldon , London, KT3 4EX (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was allowed on 14 September 2023 by Inspector Westbrook J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character, appearance and visual amenity of the locality.
the proposed installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub plus removal of associated BT kiosk(s)
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Westbrook J
- Postcode
- KT3 4EX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character, appearance and visual amenity of the locality
What decided it
The proposed hub would preserve the character, appearance and visual amenity of the locality by respecting the commercial nature of the streetscape and not appearing unduly prominent or obtrusive within it.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D8London Plan Policy S12Core Strategy Policy CS8Core Strategy Policy DM10
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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