Planning appeal decision
Pavement Outside 250 High Street, Exeter, EX4 3QD
Planning appeal 3318418 at Pavement Outside 250 High Street, Exeter, EX4 3QD (Exeter City Council) was dismissed on 7 March 2024 by Inspector Jones GP, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the hub on the character and appearance of its surroundings.
the installation of a multifunction Hub unit with integral advertisement display and defibrillator. __________________________________________________________________
- Authority
- Exeter City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jones GP
- Postcode
- EX4 3QD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the hub on the character and appearance of its surroundings
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Central Conservation Area
- The effect of the advertisement on amenity
What decided it
The hub's height and prominent position would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the High Street and conservation area, which is not outweighed by its public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Objectives 8 & 9Policy CP17Saved policies DG1DG8C1
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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