®Planning appeal decision
Upper St Martin's Lane, outside no. 6 - 9, London, WC2H 9EF
the proposed removal of an existing K6 telephone box, and the deployment of a replacement Street Hub 3 unit
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- telecoms
- Postcode
- WC2H 9EF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Appeal A: whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the Grade II listed buildings of Guild House and The Spirit of Electricity, the Seven Dials Conservation Area and the Covent Garden Conservation Area
- Appeal B: the effect of the proposed adverts on amenity, having regard to the heritage assets
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the Grade II listed buildings and the Seven Dials Conservation Area, combined with the harmful effect of the digital advertisements on amenity and heritage settings, outweighed the public benefits of the digital infrastructure and services.
The public benefits of digital infrastructure, free public services and economic growth did not outweigh the collective and individual harm to the Grade II listed buildings and the Seven Dials Conservation Area.
Framework references: 213
Plan policies cited: Policy 42, Policy 44, Policy 45, Policy 48
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