®Planning appeal decision
Land Outside 171 Balham High Rd, , London, SW12 9AY
Planning appeal 3364578 at Land Outside 171 Balham High Rd, , London, SW12 9AY (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 6 January 2026 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed communication kiosk on the character and appearance of the area.
removal of existing telephone box followed by the installation of 1 no. new communications kiosk
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Aqbal M
- Postcode
- SW12 9AY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed communication kiosk on the character and appearance of the area
- Highway safety
What decided it
The proposed communication kiosk, being of appropriate siting, scale and design that reflects the existing telephone box, would integrate with its commercial surroundings and not harm the character and appearance of the area or the setting of Balham Underground Station.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP3Policy LP1Policy LP9Policy LP22Policy LP49Policy LP50Policy D3Policy D8Policy T2Policy T4
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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