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Dismissed10 June 20266005280

Pavement O/S 121 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NG

Planning appeal 6005280 at Pavement O/S 121 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NG (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 10 June 2026 by Inspector K Craddock, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals with particular regard to highway safety/public safety.

the installation of 1no. BT Street Hub unit and removal of associated BT payphones

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
telecoms
Inspector
K Craddock
Postcode
CR5 2NG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposals with particular regard to highway safety/public safety

What decided it

The proximity of the proposed hub to the bus shelter would mask its visibility, forcing pedestrians to stand closer to the road edge and creating unacceptable highway and public safety risks that outweigh any public benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM29Policy T4

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