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Allowed24 July 20266009536

Land Outside 76a-78 Highbury Park, London, N5 2XE

Planning appeal 6009536 at Land Outside 76a-78 Highbury Park, London, N5 2XE (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 24 July 2026 by Inspector Roger C. Shrimplin, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surroundings in the Conservation Area.

described in the application form as follows: “Removal of existing telephone boxes followed by the installation of 1 no. new communications Kiosk with integrated defibrillator and advertising display

Authority
London Borough of Islington
Appeal type
advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
utilities-energy
Inspector
Roger C. Shrimplin
Postcode
N5 2XE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surroundings in the Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed kiosk would be a modest, well-designed modern feature that would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and accord with national and local design and heritage policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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