Planning appeal decision
Public Pavement Outside Viaduct Arches Albert Embankment London, London, SE1 7TL
Planning appeal 3316134 at Public Pavement Outside Viaduct Arches Albert Embankment London, London, SE1 7TL (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 6 December 2023 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and/or appearance of the Albert Embankment Conservation Area.
The replacement and upgrade of an existing illuminated and advertised enclosed telephone kiosk with a multifunctional communication Hub including advertisement display, as illustrated in the attached documentation
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Thomas M
- Postcode
- SE1 7TL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and/or appearance of the Albert Embankment Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and its approaches to the World Heritage Site, which would not be outweighed by the modest public benefits of the communications hub.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Q17Q19Q22HC1HC2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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