Pavement Outside the Ibis Hotel, 88-92 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XE

Planning appeal 3311778 at Pavement Outside the Ibis Hotel, 88-92 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XE (Brighton and Hove City Council) was allowed on 5 December 2023 by Inspector Jones GP, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and its amenity, including, where applicable, the setting of listed buildings and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of conservation areas.

Installation of a multifunctional communication hub including defibrillator and advertisement display

Authority: Brighton and Hove City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector: Jones GP
Postcode: BN1 3XE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and its amenity, including, where applicable, the setting of listed buildings and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of conservation areas
the effect of the proposals on the movement of pedestrians and other footway users (including those with restricted mobility and wheelchair users) and public safety

What decided it

The footway width and existing pedestrian activity patterns demonstrated that the hub would not cause material obstruction or safety risks to footway users.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CP12CP13CP9CP15DM25DM26DM27DM33

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