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Dismissed5 May 20266004538

Pavement Outside Nos. 40-42, The Broadway, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 9PT

Planning appeal 6004538 at Pavement Outside Nos. 40-42, The Broadway, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 9PT (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 5 May 2026 by Inspector Hartley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Appeal A: the effect of the proposal upon (i) the character and appearance of the area and (ii) the effect upon highway safety.

the installation of a modern, multifunction Hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator

Authority
London Borough of Ealing
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Hartley S
Postcode
UB6 9PT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Appeal A: the effect of the proposal upon (i) the character and appearance of the area and (ii) the effect upon highway safety
  • Appeal B: the effect of the proposed advertisement upon (i) the visual amenity of the area and (ii) public safety

What decided it

The proposed illuminated, changing advertisement display would create unnecessary street clutter and an unacceptable distraction to drivers and pedestrians in a busy town centre location, causing considerable detriment to visual amenity and highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 7.4Policy 7BPolicy D3Policy D8
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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The authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2026

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  2. Dismissed5 May 20266004539
    Pavement Outside Nos. 40-42, The Broadway, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 9PT
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  5. Invalid7 July 20253358103
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