®Planning appeal decision
Shaftesbury Avenue Junction of Earlham Street, London, WC2H 8JA
Planning appeal 3352044 at Shaftesbury Avenue Junction of Earlham Street, London, WC2H 8JA (London Borough of Camden) was allowed on 27 December 2024 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and specifically whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.
the replacement of existing telephone kiosk with an upgraded Communication Hub Unit
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- WC2H 8JA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and specifically whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
- Highway safety
- Crime and antisocial behaviour
What decided it
The proposal as a replacement structure on the same footprint with similar dimensions to the existing kiosk, combined with appropriate conditions controlling illumination and design features, would not unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area or compromise highway safety and community safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2Policy G1Policy A1Policy C6Policy T1Policy C5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 123
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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