16 The Broadway Beddington CR0 4QR

1. 1.The proposal, due to its location on a higher section of the pavement and its large, bright digital screens would be highly prominent in the streetscene, creating unacceptable visual clutter near a busy pedestrian area and outside seating on the Broadway and would have a detrimental impact on the setting of a Locally Listed Building (LLB). As such, the proposal would cause harm to the visual amenity and the character and appearance of the public realm and would neither preserve or enhance the setting of the Heritage asset nearby. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies D8 and HC1 of the London Plan 2021, Policies 28 and 30 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018, as well as Supplementary Planning Document 14 'Creating Locally Distinctive Places'.
2. 2.By reason of its design, scale, siting, height, and the inclusion of internally illuminated changing digital display screens, the proposed communications kiosk would be an overly prominent and visually intrusive feature within the streetscene that would neither complement nor enhance the function, character, or appearance of the public realm. Furthermore, the illuminated and changing digital displays would be likely to detract from pedestrian amenity and have an adverse impact on public safety. The proposal is therefore contrary to the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework, Policies D8 and T2 of the London Plan 2021, Policy 36 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018, and Sutton's Urban Design Guide Creating Locally Distinctive Places Supplementary Planning Document.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

CR0 4QR

Application type

Full Application

Scale / size

Small

Date validated

23 February 2026

Consultation expiry

30 March 2026

Target decision date

20 April 2026

Agent

Libre Solutions

Architect profile

LIBRE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Agent address

Lawley House Butt Road Colchester CO3 3DG United Kingdom

Statutory period

56 days

Site notice end

30 March 2026

Documents

17

Constraints

17