Planning appeal decision
Footpath Outside Stonebow House, 8-10 The Stonebow (Supersonic Fitness), York,Yo, York, Y01 7NP
Planning appeal 3311620 at Footpath Outside Stonebow House, 8-10 The Stonebow (Supersonic Fitness), York,Yo, York, Y01 7NP (City of York Council) was allowed on 31 October 2023 by Inspector Hartley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development preserves or enhances the character and appearance of the Central Historic Core Conservation Area.
the removal of an existing BT phone box and the installation of a proposed replacement BT Street Hub and the associated display of advertisement to both sides of the unit
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Hartley S
- Postcode
- YO1 7NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development preserves or enhances the character and appearance of the Central Historic Core Conservation Area
- Highway and public safety
What decided it
The development would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and would not create 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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