Pavement O/S Groomed Barbers 33 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9LA

Planning appeal 6005657 at Pavement O/S Groomed Barbers 33 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9LA (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 15 May 2026 by Inspector Wright A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Appeal A: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the significance of non-designated heritage assets.

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

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector: Wright A
Postcode: CR2 9LA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Appeal A: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the significance of non-designated heritage assets
Appeal B: the effect of the proposed advertisement on visual amenity

What decided it

The proposed development would harm the character and appearance of the area through visual clutter and an intrusive illuminated advertisement structure, conflicting with local plan and London Plan policies requiring respect for local character and an attractive public realm, and these harms were not outweighed by the social and economic benefits of digital connectivity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM18Policy SP4Policy D8

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