266 Pentonville Rd, London, N1 9JY

Planning appeal 3362089 at 266 Pentonville Rd, London, N1 9JY (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 18 December 2025 by Inspector Clowes M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the setting of the listed building and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kings Cross Conservation Area.

the removal of existing telephone box followed by the installation of 1 no. communications kiosk with integrated advertising display

Authority: London Borough of Islington
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector: Clowes M
Postcode: N1 9JY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve the setting of the listed building and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kings Cross Conservation Area
The effect on highway safety, with particular regard to pedestrian movement

What decided it

The harm to the heritage assets and highway safety, combined with the absence of compelling evidence that the kiosk and advertising are required in this specific location, outweighed the modest public benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DH1Policy DH2Policy HC1Policy D3Policy D4Policy T2Policy T1Policy T4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215

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