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Dismissed24 May 20233310878

Footpath Outside 447-453 Hackney Road (Mixcloud), London, E2 9DY

Planning appeal 3310878 at Footpath Outside 447-453 Hackney Road (Mixcloud), London, E2 9DY (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 24 May 2023 by Inspector McDonagh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance/visual amenity of the area and the setting of heritage assets.

removal of existing BT phone box and installation of a proposed replacement BT street hub and associated display of advertisement to both sides of the unit

Authority
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector
McDonagh C
Postcode
E2 9DY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance/visual amenity of the area and the setting of heritage assets
  • The effect of the proposals on public safety

What decided it

The visual harm to the character and appearance of the area, including harm to the setting of heritage assets, was not outweighed by the modest public benefits of the communications infrastructure.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199Paragraph 114

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