Pavement o/s Civic Suite,, Catford Road,, London, SE6 4RU

the installation of 1 no. new BT Street Hub with 2 no. integrated advertisement displays

Authority: London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type: advert · Advertisement Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector: Lawrence R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the Street Hub and advertisement displays on public safety, including in relation to bus operations and pedestrian movement
the effect of the Street Hub and advertisement displays on the character and appearance of the public realm and wider streetscape

What decided it

The proposal would maintain safe and efficient use of the footway and carriageway through appropriate siting and design, with conditions controlling illumination and display changes to prevent driver distraction, while integrating visually into the streetscape without causing unnecessary clutter or harm to heritage assets.

Framework references: 57

Plan policies cited: Policy TR3, Policy QD3, Policy D8, Policy T2, Policy T4

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