Planning appeal decision
East Lane, Outside No. 181, London, HA0 3NE
Planning appeal 3372621 at East Lane, Outside No. 181, London, HA0 3NE (London Borough of Brent) was allowed on 13 February 2026 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance or visual amenity of the area.
a Street Hub 3 unit
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- HA0 3NE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance or visual amenity of the area
- Pedestrian and highway safety
What decided it
The net reduction in street clutter from removal of two existing telephone kiosks, combined with the slim profile and modern design of the hub which would not be unduly prominent in the streetscape, and the absence of material harm to pedestrian and highway safety, justified allowing both appeals.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1Policy BD1Policy D8Policy BT1Policy T2Policy T4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 141
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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