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Dismissed4 September 20266008435

Stroud Green Road, outside No. 167, London, N4 3RN

Authority
London Borough of Islington
Appeal type
advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
telecoms
Postcode
N4 3RN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Appeal A: 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 conservation area and preserve the setting of the Grade II listed building (Elkins Brothers, Gentlemens Outfitters)
  • Appeal B: the effect of the proposed advertisement on amenity

What decided it

The magnitude of heritage harm to the conservation area's character and appearance, afforded substantial weight, was not outweighed by the substantial weight given to telecommunications and public service benefits, particularly given the presence of an existing nearby Communications Hub providing similar services.

The substantial benefits of telecommunications infrastructure and public services were outweighed by the substantial harm to the conservation area's character and appearance; the planning balance weighed against the proposal

Framework references: HE5, HE6, HE9, HE4, CO1, S3, S4

Plan policies cited: London Plan 2021 Policy D3, London Plan 2021 Policy D4, London Plan 2021 Policy HC1, London Plan 2021 Policy T2, Islington's Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies 2023 Policy PLAN1, Islington's Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies 2023 Policy DH1, Islington's Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies 2023 Policy DH2, Islington's Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies 2023 Policy T4, Islington's Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies 2023 Policy DH6

The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.

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