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Dismissed4 September 20266008154

Outside No. 608, Holloway Road, London, N19 3PB

Planning appeal 6008154 at Outside No. 608, Holloway Road, London, N19 3PB (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 4 September 2026 by Inspector N Teasdale, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Mercers Road/Tavistock Terrace Conservation Area.

Installation of a Street Hub 3 unit to replace an existing telephone kiosk, providing free public Wi-Fi, free UK calls, USB charging, wayfinding assistance, emergency services button and other digital services

Authority
London Borough of Islington
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
utilities-energy
Inspector
N Teasdale
Postcode
N19 3PB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Mercers Road/Tavistock Terrace Conservation Area
  • The effect of the proposed development on public safety

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area setting, which substantial weight must be given to under the Framework, was not outweighed by the substantial benefits of improved telecommunications infrastructure.

The substantial benefits of telecommunications infrastructure and connectivity were outweighed by the substantial harm to the significance of the conservation area, to which considerable importance and weight must be given under Policies HE4 and HE6 of the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3Policy D4Policy HC1Policy T2Policy T4Policy PLAN1Policy DH1Policy DH2Policy ST3Policy DH6Policy T1

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