Planning appeal decision
New World Payphones Kiosk, O/S Maggies Bar, Commercial Street, Halifax, Calderdale, HX1 1BA
Planning appeal 3310786 at New World Payphones Kiosk, O/S Maggies Bar, Commercial Street, Halifax, Calderdale, HX1 1BA (Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 May 2023 by Inspector Coyne C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance and visual amenity of the area.
Replacement of existing double telephone kiosk with new telephone kiosk which includes integrated digital advertising display
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Coyne C
- Postcode
- HX1 1BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance and visual amenity of the area
What decided it
The adverse visual impact of the more prominent location of the replacement kiosk on the settings and significance of nearby Grade II listed buildings and the conservation area could not be justified by the limited public and social benefits offered.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HE1BT1RT5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 112Paragraph 130
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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