Pavement O/S 44 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7UR

Planning appeal 6005770 at Pavement O/S 44 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7UR (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 23 July 2026 by Inspector R Gravett, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Clapham High Street Conservation Area and whether it would preserve the setting of nearby listed buildings.

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

Authority: London Borough of Lambeth
Appeal type: advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure: Written
Development: telecoms
Inspector: R Gravett
Postcode: SW4 7UR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Clapham High Street Conservation Area and whether it would preserve the setting of nearby listed buildings
Highway and pedestrian safety
Crime and anti-social behaviour
The effect of the proposed advertisements on the visual amenity of the area and on public safety

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of listed buildings, combined with the adverse effects on highway and pedestrian safety, could not be outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: LLP Policy T9LLP Policy Q2LLP Policy Q5LLP Policy Q6LLP Policy Q17LLP Policy Q20LLP Policy Q22LLP Policy Q23LLP Policy Q3LLP Policy T1LLP Policy T2LLP Policy T3LP Policy T4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 215

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