Pavement O/S The Parade, , High Street,, Watford, WD17 1LN

Planning appeal 3302525 at Pavement O/S The Parade, , High Street,, Watford, WD17 1LN (Watford Borough Council) was allowed on 21 April 2023 by Inspector Dade E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the significance of the Civic Core Conservation Area and other heritage assets.

installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub plus the removal of 2no. associated BT kiosks

Authority: Watford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Dade E
Postcode: WD17 1LN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the significance of the Civic Core Conservation Area and other heritage assets
Highway safety

What decided it

The proposal would have a neutral effect on the character and appearance of the Civic Core Conservation Area and heritage assets, and would not harm highway safety, thereby complying with relevant development plan policies and the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Watford Local Plan 2021-2038 Policy QD6.2Watford Local Plan 2021-2038 Policy QD6.4Watford Local Plan 2021-2038 Policy HE7.1Watford Local Plan 2021-2038 Policy HE7.2Watford Local Plan 2021-2038 Policy HE7.3Hertfordshire Local Transport Plan 2018 Policy 5Hertfordshire Local Transport Plan 2018 Policy 7
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 118Paragraph 134Paragraph 136Paragraph 197Paragraph 202Paragraph 206

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