Planning appeal decision
Pavement Outside 269 - 308 Surridge Court,, Clapham Road, London, SW9 9AE
Planning appeal 3316138 at Pavement Outside 269 - 308 Surridge Court,, Clapham Road, London, SW9 9AE (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 14 September 2023 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Appeal A: the effects of the proposed development on (a) the character and appearance of the streetscene and (b) the safety of other highway users.
the replacement and upgrade of an existing illuminated and advertised enclosed telephone kiosk with a multifunctional communication hub including advertisement display. Appeal B:
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- SW9 9AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Appeal A: the effects of the proposed development on (a) the character and appearance of the streetscene and (b) the safety of other highway users
- Appeal B: the effects of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the area and public safety
What decided it
The replacement of an existing bulkier kiosk with a more compact hub that would integrate into the existing streetscape without materially increasing clutter, combined with the ability to control potential safety impacts through conditions, allowed both appeals.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LLP Policy Q2LLP Policy Q5LLP Policy Q6LLP Policy Q17LP Policy T4
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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