Planning appeal decision
Footpath Opposite Hsbc, Parliament Street, York, York, YO1 8RS
Planning appeal 3311641 at Footpath Opposite Hsbc, Parliament Street, York, York, YO1 8RS (City of York Council) was dismissed 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 or 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 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 8SG
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 designated heritage assets fronting Parliament Street including No.4 Jubbergate
- Highway and public safety
- The effects of the proposed advertisement upon the visual amenity of the area
- Public safety in relation to the advertisement
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the settings of listed buildings caused by the modern design and changing digital advertisements was not outweighed by the identified public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Chapter 16 of the Framework
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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