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Allowed5 June 20266005763

Pavement Opposite 169 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0PU

Planning appeal 6005763 at Pavement Opposite 169 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0PU (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 5 June 2026 by Inspector Ryan Cowley, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance / visual amenity of the area, including the setting of the adjacent Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings.

the installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of 3no. associated BT payphones

Authority
London Borough of Lambeth
Appeal type
advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
telecoms
Inspector
Ryan Cowley
Postcode
SW9 0PU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance / visual amenity of the area, including the setting of the adjacent Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings
  • The effects of the proposal on highway / public safety

What decided it

The proposal would have a neutral effect on the character and appearance of the area and the setting of adjacent heritage assets, and would not have a harmful impact on highway or public safety, thereby complying with relevant development plan policies and the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy Q5Policy Q6Policy Q17Policy Q20Policy Q22Policy T9Policy T2Policy T4Policy D8
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 117Paragraph 119Paragraph 135Paragraph 141Paragraph 116

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