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Dismissed6 November 20233318443

O/S 59-61 High St , Wanstead, Redbridge, E11 2AE

Planning appeal 3318443 at O/S 59-61 High St , Wanstead, Redbridge, E11 2AE (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 6 November 2023 by Inspector Westbrook J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Wanstead Village Conservation Area.

the installation of a multifunctional communication hub including defibrillator and advertisement display

Authority
London Borough of Redbridge
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Westbrook J
Postcode
E11 2AE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Wanstead Village Conservation Area
  • Highway safety along George Lane with particular regard to pedestrian movement

What decided it

The prominent siting of the hub close to significant road junctions would introduce unacceptable clutter and obstruct pedestrian movement, causing harm to the character and appearance of the Wanstead Village Conservation Area and highway safety that outweighs the public benefits offered.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HC1Policy LP26Policy LP28Policy LP33Policy T2Policy LP22
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202

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