®Planning appeal decision
TELEPHONE CALL BOX OUTSIDE NO, 48-56 KINGSWAY, LONDON, WC2B 6EP
upgrade of existing telephone call box with affixed advertising display
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Kempton N
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene, with particular regard to the Kingsway Conservation Area
- The effect on highway safety and pedestrians
- Whether the proposal would increase opportunities for crime and anti-social behaviour
- Whether appropriate provision is made for maintenance
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the Kingsway Conservation Area caused by the visual prominence and clutter of the illuminated digital display, which could not be outweighed by the modest public benefits of the proposal.
Framework references: 212, 215
Plan policies cited: Policy D1 Design, Policy D2 Heritage, Policy T1 Prioritising Walking, Cycling and Public Transport, Policy G1 Delivery and Location of Growth, Policy A1 Managing the Impact of Development, Policy C6 Access for All, Policy C5 Safety and Security
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.