®Planning appeal decision
Telephone Call Box O/S, 221 Camden High Street, London, NW1 7HG
Planning appeal 3353957 at Telephone Call Box O/S, 221 Camden High Street, London, NW1 7HG (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 16 April 2025 by Inspector Poole S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene and the setting of the Camden Town Conservation Area.
the replacement of an existing telephone kiosk with a 'Communication hub unit'
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- advert · Advertisement Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Poole S
- Postcode
- NW1 7HG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene and the setting of the Camden Town Conservation Area
- The effects of the proposal on highway safety and crime
What decided it
The proposed hub's larger size and design would create unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the street scene and Conservation Area setting, which could not be outweighed by the limited public benefits offered.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2Policy D4Policy G1Policy A1Policy C6Policy T1Policy 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.
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