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Dismissed26 June 20266005331

Pavement Opposite 222B London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TF

Planning appeal 6005331 at Pavement Opposite 222B London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TF (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 26 June 2026 by Inspector D Ellis, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Appeal A: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and public safety.

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

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
telecoms
Inspector
D Ellis
Postcode
CR0 2TF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Appeal A: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and public safety
  • Appeal B: the effect of the proposal on visual amenity and public safety

What decided it

The harm caused to the character and appearance of the area by the visual clutter and reduced spaciousness of the proposed Street Hub unit, which was not outweighed by the material benefits offered.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 141

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