Electric vehicle charging screen at Outside 862 - 868 High Road, Finchley, London N12

What was proposed

The application proposed one double-sided internally illuminated LCD screen with an integrated electric vehicle charging point.

“Proposal: Installation of 1no. double-sided internally illuminated LCD screen with integral electrical vehicle charging point…”

Officer report

The site

The site is outside 862–868 High Road, beside on-street parking, and is not listed or within a conservation area.

“The application site is located outside of 862 - 868 High Road, N12 9RH. The site is not outside of residential property and can be found adjacent to the on-street parking.”

“The site is not listed or within a conservation area.”

Officer report

Related application

A related application for the charging point, LCD screen, feeder pillar and electrical connection works was pending consideration.

“Reference: 25/2257/FUL Address: Outside 862 - 868 High Road, N12 9RH Decision: Pending Consideration Decision Date: No Decision Made. Description: Installation of 1no. electrical vehicle charging point unit with double-sided LCD screen, feeder pillar and associated electrical connection works…”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the proposal would not adversely affect surrounding amenity or public safety.

“The proposed double-sided internally illuminated LCD screen with integral electrical vehicle charging point will not adversely affect the amenity or public safety of the surrounding area and is therefore considered to accord with the NPPF and the Development Plan. The application is therefore recommended for approval.”

Officer report

Safety and appearance

The unit would leave clear footway space, avoid undue distraction and visual clutter, and fit the character of the street.

“The site can be found located outside of 862 - 868 High Road, N12 9RH. The charging unit is 1160mm wide and will be placed 300mm from the kerb edge on a build-out within the parking bay. This results in no obstruction to the existing footway width. The existing footway has a total width of 4800mm. The JOLT Unit is 1158mm wide and will be placed 300mm from the kerb edge. This leaves 4800mm of clear footway width between the JOLT unit and the back of the footway.”

“The primary function of the unit is electric vehicle charging, with a secondary function of digital out-of-home advertising. The integral double-sided LCD screen will display paid-for adverts by third party companies, compliant with national and local advertising standards and requirements. The dual functionality of the unit reduces street clutter by combining the electrical vehicle charging point and a double-sided display screen into a single unit.”

Officer report

Consultation response

No advertisement consultation was carried out, while the highways officer raised no objection.

“No consultation is carried out for advertisement applications. A number of objections were received in relation to the accompanying planning application. These are set out in the officer report for 25/2257/FUL.”

“Highways and Transportation - no objection raised.”

Officer report

Who spoke

An objector addressed the committee against the application, and the agent addressed it in support.

Questions and discussion

Members asked questions of the speakers and officers before discussing the officer recommendation.

“The Committee then had the opportunity to ask questions of the speakers and officers.”

“Following discussion, the Committee moved to a vote on Officer’s recommendations.”

Minutes

The vote

The committee voted four for approval, one against approval and no abstentions.

“For – (approval) 4 Against – (approval) 1 Abstention – (approval) 0”

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The decision

The application was approved subject to conditions, with delegated authority for minor changes after consultation with the chair or vice-chair.

“RESOLVED that the application be approved subject to conditions AND the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended conditions/obligations or reasons for refusal as set out in this report and addendum provided this authority shall be exercised after consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice-Chair) of the Committee (who may request that…”

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