®Planning appeal decision
Footpath Outside, 167–169 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8AN
Planning appeal 6007392 at Footpath Outside, 167–169 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8AN (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 21 July 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposals would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area and nearby listed buildings, the effect of the proposals on the amenity of the area and public safety, and the effect of the proposals on crime and anti-social behaviour.
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- telecoms
- Postcode
- WC2H 8AN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposals would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area and nearby listed buildings, the effect of the proposals on the amenity of the area and public safety, and the effect of the proposals on crime and anti-social behaviour
What decided it
the harm to visual amenity, character and appearance (and, in several cases, heritage assets) arising from the size/design of the units and the lack of any enforceable mechanism to secure their long-term maintenance outweighed the identified benefits.
the moderate weight attributed to the public benefits of the Street Hub Units did not outweigh the significant harm found to visual amenity, character and appearance, and in some cases heritage assets
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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