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Allowed7 July 20233307338

Traffic Island George Street, Croydon, CR0 1LB

Planning appeal 3307338 at Traffic Island George Street, Croydon, CR0 1LB (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 7 July 2023 by Inspector Poole S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the public realm and the surrounding area.

the installation of a multifunction Hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Poole S
Postcode
CR0 1LB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the public realm and the surrounding area

What decided it

In the context of a wide, heavily trafficked area dominated by large commercial buildings, the Hub unit would be a relatively insignificant addition to the urban cityscape and would not harm character and appearance or visual amenity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP4 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy D8 of the London Plan (2021)

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