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Public Call Box Opposite , 35 Red Lion Square Drake Street , London , WC1R 4SG
Planning appeal 3367118 at Public Call Box Opposite , 35 Red Lion Square Drake Street , London , WC1R 4SG (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 14 November 2025 by Inspector Kempton N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Appeal A: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene, with particular regard to the setting of the Bloomsbury and Kingsway Conservation Areas; the effect on highway safety and pedestrians; whether the proposal would increase opportunities for crime and anti-social behaviour; and whether appropriate provision is made for maintenance.
‘upgrade of existing telephone call box with affixed advertisement display’
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- advert · Advertisement Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Not Applicable
- Inspector
- Kempton N
- Postcode
- WC1R 4SG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Appeal A: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene, with particular regard to the setting of the Bloomsbury and Kingsway Conservation Areas; the effect on highway safety and pedestrians; whether the proposal would increase opportunities for crime and anti-social behaviour; and whether appropriate provision is made for maintenance
- Appeal B: the effect of the proposal on the amenity of the street scene; and the effect on public safety
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the significance of the Bloomsbury and Kingsway Conservation Areas through development within their setting, 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
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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