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Dismissed21 December 20233308281

Pavement O/S 205A Banbury Road, , Summertown, , Oxford, OX2 5HQ

Planning appeal 3308281 at Pavement O/S 205A Banbury Road, , Summertown, , Oxford, OX2 5HQ (Oxford City Council) was dismissed on 21 December 2023 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the visual amenity of the area, street scene and public realm.

installation of 1 no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2 no. digital 75” LCD advert screens, plus the removal of 2 no. associated BT kiosks

Authority
Oxford City Council
Appeal type
advert · Advertisement Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Marshall E
Postcode
OX2 7HQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The impact of the proposal upon the visual amenity of the area, street scene and public realm
  • Whether the proposal would be detrimental to road users, including pedestrians and cyclists

What decided it

The Street Hub's size, height, location and associated advertisements would create an unacceptable impact on the visual amenity and character of the area and would obstruct visibility and compromise highway safety for pedestrians and cyclists at a busy transport interchange.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DH1Policy DH6Policy M1Policy RE7Policy HOS2Policy HOS3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 111Paragraph 112Paragraph 136

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