Planning appeal decision
Footpath Outside 5 Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AW
Planning appeal 3311611 at Footpath Outside 5 Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AW (City of York Council) was allowed on 6 November 2023 by Inspector Hartley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Central Historic Core Conservation Area.
the removal of existing BT phone box and installation of a proposed replacement BT Street Hub and associated display of advertisement to both sides of the unit
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Hartley S
- Postcode
- YO24 1AW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Central Historic Core Conservation Area
- The effect upon the setting of heritage assets including Micklegate Bar, the Odeon cinema, Victoria Terrace and at the Crescent and adjoining building
- Highway and public safety
What decided it
The development would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and the settings of heritage assets while not creating unacceptable highway or public safety concerns.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 16
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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