Planning appeal decision
Pavement Outside , 36 Wembley Hill Road , Wembley, HA9 8FJ
Planning appeal 3356993 at Pavement Outside , 36 Wembley Hill Road , Wembley, HA9 8FJ (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 20 June 2025 by Inspector Teasdale N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
installation of 1x communication hub, incorporating a digital LCD advert screen and defibrillator on the pavement outside No. 36 Wembley Hill Road, HA9
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- advert · Advertisement Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- HA9 8FJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed development on pedestrian/highway safety
What decided it
The proposed development would unacceptably harm both the character and appearance of the surrounding area and pedestrian/highway safety, with no material considerations sufficient to outweigh this identified harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D8 of the London Plan 2021Policy DMP1 of the Brent Local Plan 2019-2041Policy BD1 of the Brent Local Plan 2019-2041Policy T2 of the London Plan 2021Brent Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 1 2018Advertisements (other than shops) Supplementary Planning Guidance 8 2004
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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