Westminster prevents unsightly telephone boxes being installed

Phone Box

Westminster Council has won an appeal made by Maximus Networks against its decision not to allow the installing of a number of call boxes including one in our area at 100 Marylebone Road, near to York Gate. 

Often these boxes are used as simple vehicles for advertising. The Planning Inspectorate ruled in the Council’s favour stating that this box would cause clutter and erode the spacious qualities enjoyed at this location on the Marylebone Road.  As Cllr Swaddle commented "this is positive and clearly this box if installed would have harmed the character and appearance of the area".

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Robert Rigby

Robert Rigby

Councillor for Regent's Park Ward
Robert Rigby has lived in St John’s Wood for over 30 years with his wife Emiko and has represented Regent’s Park Ward since 2010. He is committed to serving the community ensuring value for money and good services, working tirelessly to retain St John’s Wood unique character and appeal.
Paul Swaddle

Paul Swaddle

Councillor for Regent's Park Ward
Paul lives in north Marylebone and runs a software company in central London. He has lived in the St John’s Wood and North Marylebone area for 7 years, serving as one of your local councillors since 2018.

Regent's Park

Regent's Park lies in the north of Westminster. It is bordered to the south east by Marylebone, the west by Church Street and the north by Abbey Road.