®Planning appeal decision
Stroud Green Road, outside No. 167, London, N4 3RN
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- Planning
- 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 substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area caused by the visual prominence and intrusiveness of the proposed digital displays could not be justified by the telecommunications and public service benefits, particularly given the presence of an existing nearby Communications Hub already providing similar services.
The benefits of telecommunications infrastructure and public services (substantial weight) were substantially outweighed by the high level of harm to the conservation area's character and appearance (substantial weight), with the planning balance tipping decisively 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.