Pavement O/S 142-148 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4RS

Planning appeal 3373211 at Pavement O/S 142-148 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4RS (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 8 April 2026 by Inspector Gravett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Streatham High Road and Streatham Hill Conservation Area.

installation of 1no. new communications kiosk with integrated advertising display to replace existing telephone kiosk, plus associated telephone kiosk removal

Authority: London Borough of Lambeth
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Gravett R
Postcode: SW2 4RS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Streatham High Road and Streatham Hill Conservation Area
the effect of the proposal on highway safety, with particular regards to pedestrians and cyclists

What decided it

The proposal would create a physical obstruction and safety hazard for cyclists using the newly installed protected cycle lane and would significantly interrupt intervisibility between cyclists and pedestrians, thereby causing unacceptable harm to highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy Q5Policy Q6Policy Q17Policy Q22
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 119

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