Planning appeal decision
Pavement O/S 11A Islington High Street, London, N1 9LQ
Planning appeal 3309122 at Pavement O/S 11A Islington High Street, London, N1 9LQ (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 1 November 2023 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon highway and pedestrian safety.
Installation of 1 new BT Street Hub incorporating 2 digital 75" LCD advert screens, plus removal of associated BT kiosk(s)
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- N1 9LQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon highway and pedestrian safety
What decided it
The proposal would obstruct visibility of a loading bay and create unacceptable distraction for motorists at a critical junction point, increasing the risk of traffic incidents and thereby causing substantial harm to highway and pedestrian safety that outweighs the community benefits offered.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy T4 SDMPPolicy T2 London Plan 2021Policy DH6 SDMP
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 114
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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