Paving on Newport Road, O/S Units 1-3 Newport Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1LE

installation of 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: Cowley R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Appeal A: effects of the proposed advertisement on (i) the visual amenity of the area and (ii) public safety, with particular regard to the free flow of pedestrian movement and CCTV coverage
Appeal B: effects of the proposed development on (i) the character and appearance of the area and (ii) public safety, with particular regard to the free flow of pedestrian movement and CCTV coverage

What decided it

The proposals would unduly harm the visual amenity and character and appearance of the area through visual clutter and poor integration with existing street furniture, contrary to the development plan and Framework.

Framework references: 136

Plan policies cited: CS5, DC1, REG20

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