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Dismissed27 November 20233307430

Pavement Opposite Boots, , 12-16 Hare Street, London, SE18 6NB

Planning appeal 3307430 at Pavement Opposite Boots, , 12-16 Hare Street, London, SE18 6NB (Royal Borough of Greenwich) was dismissed on 27 November 2023 by Inspector Seddon M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would conserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Woolwich Conservation Area.

the installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 75" LCD advert screens plus the removal of associated BT kiosks

Authority
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Seddon M
Postcode
SE18 6NB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would conserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Woolwich Conservation Area
  • The effect on highway and pedestrian safety
  • Whether the proposal would constitute piecemeal development having regard to the area Masterplan

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the Woolwich Conservation Area character and appearance combined with significant adverse effects on pedestrian and highway safety outweighed the public benefits of the proposed hub.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy HC1London Plan Policy T2London Plan Policy T4Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies Policy DH1Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies Policy DH3Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies Policy DH(h)Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies Policy IM(a)Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies Policy IM(b)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 202

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