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Dismissed6 January 20263364579

Land Outside 171 Balham High Rd, , London, SW12 9AY

Planning appeal 3364579 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
advert · Advertisement 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 would replace an existing telephone box with a similar height and form, integrate acceptably with the commercial character of Balham High Road, and maintain adequate pedestrian clearances, thereby causing no harm to character and appearance or highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP3Policy LP1Policy LP9Policy LP22Policy LP49Policy LP50Policy D3Policy D8Policy T2Policy T4

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