Telephone Call Box Outside No, 48-56 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6EP

Planning appeal 3367112 at Telephone Call Box Outside No, 48-56 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6EP (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 19 December 2025 by Inspector Kempton N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene, with particular regard to the Kingsway Conservation Area.

upgrade of existing telephone call box with affixed advertising display

Authority: London Borough of Camden
Appeal type: advert · Advertisement Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector: Kempton N
Postcode: WC2B 6EP

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D1 DesignPolicy D2 HeritagePolicy T1 Prioritising Walking, Cycling and Public TransportPolicy G1 Delivery and Location of GrowthPolicy A1 Managing the Impact of DevelopmentPolicy C6 Access for AllPolicy C5 Safety and Security
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 212Paragraph 215

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