Planning appeal decision
New World Payphones Kiosk, O/S BBC Tees, Broadcasting House, 84 Newport Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 5JA
Planning appeal 3318323 at New World Payphones Kiosk, O/S BBC Tees, Broadcasting House, 84 Newport Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 5JA (Middlesbrough Council *) was dismissed on 17 July 2023 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and on highway safety.
replacement of existing telephone kiosk with new telephone kiosk which includes integrated digital advertising display
- Authority
- Middlesbrough Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Harrison F
- Postcode
- TS1 5JA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and on highway safety
What decided it
The proposed kiosk's location close to the junction with Brentall Street would reduce visibility between pedestrians and cyclists and the illuminated changing display would distract road users at a section of highway requiring concentration, causing unacceptable harm to highway and public safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS5DC1
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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