®Planning appeal decision
Telephone Kiosk at the Junction of Shaftesbury Avenue Junction and Earlham Stree, London, WC2H 8JA
Planning appeal 3342948 at Telephone Kiosk at the Junction of Shaftesbury Avenue Junction and Earlham Stree, London, WC2H 8JA (London Borough of Camden) was allowed on 20 August 2024 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect on the character and appearance of the area, specifically whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Severn Dials (Covent Garden) Conservation Area.
to replace an existing telephone kiosk with an upgraded telephone kiosk
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Townend K
- Postcode
- WC2H 8JA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect on the character and appearance of the area, specifically whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Severn Dials (Covent Garden) Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposal on pedestrian safety
- the effect on crime, disorder, and anti-social behaviour
What decided it
The proposed kiosk would have a neutral effect on the character and appearance of the conservation area and would not adversely affect pedestrian safety or increase opportunities for crime and disorder.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2Policy G1Policy A1Policy C6Policy T1Policy D4Policy C5
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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