Pavement O/S 156-158 Loughborough Road, London, SW9 7LL

Planning appeal 6005817 at Pavement O/S 156-158 Loughborough Road, London, SW9 7LL (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 22 July 2026 by Inspector R Gravett, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: For Appeal A: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area; highway and pedestrian safety; and crime and anti-social behaviour.

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: R Gravett
Postcode: SW9 7LL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

For Appeal A: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area; highway and pedestrian safety; and crime and anti-social behaviour
For Appeal B: the effect of the proposed advertisements on the visual amenity of the area, and public safety

What decided it

The combination of the Street Hub's slim profile and careful positioning, together with the comprehensive Management Plan addressing crime and anti-social behaviour concerns and conditions controlling visual and safety impacts, demonstrated that the proposal would not cause unacceptable harm to character, appearance, safety or amenity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: LLP Policy Q2LLP Policy Q3LLP Policy Q5LLP Policy Q6LLP Policy Q17LLP Policy T1LLP Policy T2LLP Policy T9LP Policy T4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 57

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