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Dismissed4 August 20266009479

Pavement O/S, 956 Brighton Road, Croydon, London, CR8 2LP

Planning appeal 6009479 at Pavement O/S, 956 Brighton Road, Croydon, London, CR8 2LP (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 4 August 2026 by Inspector H Miles, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Appeal A: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the installation of a multifunctional communication Hub including defibrillator and advertisement display. Appeal B:

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
telecoms
Inspector
H Miles
Postcode
CR8 2LP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Appeal A: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • Appeal B: the effect of the proposed development on amenity, with particular regard to the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The serious harm to character and appearance, including minor harm to non-designated heritage assets, outweighs the modest public benefits of the proposed development.

the modest public benefits of the hub (defibrillator, free services, economic benefit) did not outweigh the serious harm to character and appearance and minor harm to heritage assets

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SP4DM12DM18D8 of the London Plan (2021)

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