Planning appeal decision
Pavement O/S Lidl, , 106 Sydenham Road, Lewisham, London, SE26 5JX
Planning appeal 3306386 at Pavement O/S Lidl, , 106 Sydenham Road, Lewisham, London, SE26 5JX (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 11 December 2023 by Inspector Symmons J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on pedestrian and highway safety.
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
- SE26 5JX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on pedestrian and highway safety
What decided it
The proposal would reduce the available pavement width to under 2m and compromise sight lines at a busy high street location, creating unacceptable risks to pedestrian and highway safety that cannot be justified by the proposed benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM Policy 35Policy T2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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