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Dismissed25 September 20266012330

HOU-14 Pavement O/S Metro Bank, 137 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, W4 2ED

Planning appeal 6012330 at HOU-14 Pavement O/S Metro Bank, 137 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, W4 2ED (London Borough of Hounslow) was dismissed on 25 September 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the amenity of the area, with particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area.

installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens, and associated BT Phone Kiosk removal

Authority
London Borough of Hounslow
Appeal type
advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
telecoms
Postcode
W4 2ED

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the amenity of the area, with particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area
  • the effect of the proposal on public safety

What decided it

The substantial visual harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the harm to public safety from obstruction of pedestrian movement substantially outweighed the public benefits of digital connectivity and telecommunications provision.

The benefits of the proposal, including digital connectivity, 5G coverage, charging facilities and emergency services access, were substantially outweighed by the low-level harm to the significance of the heritage asset and the harm to public safety from pedestrian obstruction, applying Policy S4 of the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

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Policy CC1Policy CC2Policy CC4Policy CC5Policy EC2Policy HC1Policy D8Policy T2

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