Footpath Outside 639 High Road, London, N17 0AB

Planning appeal 3311407 at Footpath Outside 639 High Road, London, N17 0AB (London Borough of Haringey) was allowed on 13 October 2023 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposals on the character and appearance and visual amenity of the area, including proposed lighting.

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 Haringey
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Evans L
Postcode: N17 0AB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposals on the character and appearance and visual amenity of the area, including proposed lighting
the effect of the proposal on public safety

What decided it

The modest scale and slender profile of the proposed hub, combined with its appropriate siting and controlled illumination levels, would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of heritage assets without material harm to public safety.

The benefits of replacing an outdated phone box with a modern hub providing ultrafast wifi, device charging, public messaging and emergency call facilities, together with local wayfinding and support for business vitality, were balanced against concerns about visual impact and public safety; the benefits outweighed the concerns given the modest scale and appropriate design controls.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D3Policy D8Policy HC1Policy SP11Policy SP12Policy DM1Policy DM3Policy DM9Policy T4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 12Paragraph 16

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