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Dismissed8 July 20253362086

Land Outside 1-24 Annesley Walk Jnc Highgate Hill , London, N19 5DR

Planning appeal 3362086 at Land Outside 1-24 Annesley Walk Jnc Highgate Hill , London, N19 5DR (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 8 July 2025 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

‘removal of existing telephone box followed by the installation of 1 no. new communications Kiosk with integrated advertising display’

Authority
London Borough of Islington
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Bowyer J
Postcode
N19 5DR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would result in marked detriment to the character, appearance and visual amenity of the area through creating an unsympathetic and discordant element that would cause the street to appear cramped and unduly cluttered, contrary to development plan policies requiring high quality design and positive contribution to local character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan 2021 Policy D3London Plan 2021 Policy D4London Plan 2021 Policy T2Islington Strategic and Development Management Policies 2023 PLAN1

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