®Planning appeal decision
Bank Buildings, 6-8 High Street, Brent, London, NW10 4LT
Planning appeal 3356994 at Bank Buildings, 6-8 High Street, Brent, London, NW10 4LT (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 25 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, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Harlesden Conservation Area.
installation of 1x Communication Hub, incorporating a digital LCD advert screen and defibrillator on the pavement outside No. 6 - 8 Bank Buildings, High Street, NW10
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- NW10 4LT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Harlesden Conservation Area
- Pedestrian/highway safety
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on amenity
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on public safety
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the Harlesden Conservation Area combined with unacceptable harm to pedestrian and highway safety, with no material considerations sufficient to outweigh the identified harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D8 of the London Plan 2021Policy DMP1 of the Brent Local Plan 2019-2041Policy BHC1 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
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 215
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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