Planning appeal decision
Footpath Outside 4 St. Helen’s Square (Jaeger), York, York, YO1 8QP
Planning appeal 3311643 at Footpath Outside 4 St. Helen’s Square (Jaeger), York, York, YO1 8QP (City of York Council) was dismissed on 30 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 · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hartley S
- Postcode
- YO1 8QP
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 settings of listed buildings surrounding St. Helen's Square including the Grade I listed Mansion House and Grade II* St. Helen's Church
- Public safety
What decided it
The size, height, appearance and changing digital images of the proposed hub would unacceptably detract from the spacious character of St. Helen's Square and harm the settings of listed buildings, and the identified public benefits do not outweigh this heritage harm.
What the Inspector cited
- 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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