Full / Other Planning at Footway Adjacent To Hillyard House, Brixton Road London SW9 0NH, received 15 Dec 2025 — refused on 16 Mar 2026 (delegated, Nadia Harper).
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Application
What is it?
The application seeks full planning permission for the replacement of an existing kiosk, together with the installation of 1x BT Street Hub (Please note: The reference number for this application for Advertisement Consent is 25/03884/ADV, but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 25/03883/FUL).
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Decision
What happened?
Refused on 16 Mar 2026, delegated decision by Nadia Harper — 13 weeks from submission (5 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
15 Dec 2025
Application received
2 Jan 2026
Application validated
27 Feb 2026
Statutory target date
16 Mar 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Nadia Harper
Appeal
Appeal lodged
15 Dec 2025
Application received
2 Jan 2026
Application validated
27 Feb 2026
Statutory target date
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16 Mar 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Nadia Harper
Appeal
Appeal lodged
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
The proposed Street Hub with advertisements would not sustain or reinforce local distinctiveness, would
fail to provide a contextual design response, and would not integrate with the established character of the area.
They would contribute to unacceptable visual clutter to the detriment of nearby heritage assets and the public
realm. In this case, the removal of two kiosks does not outweigh the identified harm arising from the introduction of
a digital advertisement unit at this sensitive location. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies T9, Q5, Q6,
Q17, Q20, and Q22 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2021.
2
The proposed Street Hub, by reason of its siting adjacent to a busy section of Brixton Road and
immediately beside a bus and cycle lane, would introduce a distracting visual element that would compromise
highway safety. It would also introduce unnecessary street furniture, resulting in additional street clutter and an
obstruction on the footway, harming the quality and accessibility of the public realm, including for visually impaired
people. The proposal is therefore contrary to London Plan Policies T4, D8 and D3, as well as the Mayor's Vision
Zero objectives and TfL's Streetscape Guidance.
1
The proposed Street Hub with advertisements would not sustain or reinforce local distinctiveness, would
fail to provide a contextual design response, and would not integrate with the established character of the area.
They would contribute to unacceptable visual clutter to the detriment of nearby heritage assets and the public
realm. In this case, the removal of two kiosks does not outweigh the identified harm arising from the introduction of
a digital advertisement unit at this sensitive location. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies T9, Q5, Q6,
Q17, Q20, and Q22 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2021.
2
The proposed Street Hub, by reason of its siting adjacent to a busy section of Brixton Road and
immediately beside a bus and cycle lane, would introduce a distracting visual element that would compromise
highway safety. It would also introduce unnecessary street furniture, resulting in additional street clutter and an
obstruction on the footway, harming the quality and accessibility of the public realm, including for visually impaired
people. The proposal is therefore contrary to London Plan Policies T4, D8 and D3, as well as the Mayor's Vision
Zero objectives and TfL's Streetscape Guidance.
Context around the site — not part of this application. Designations over the site: use the map's designations filter (conservation areas, listed buildings, Article 4, flood risk …). Decisions within 250 metres of the site are listed below — context, not this application.
Other applications within 250 metres (context — nearby, not this application)
No other geocoded decision is recorded within 250 metres.