Planning appeal decision
Holloway Circus Queensway, Outside No. 22, Birmingham, B1 1EG
Planning appeal 3321542 at Holloway Circus Queensway, Outside No. 22, Birmingham, B1 1EG (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 26 October 2023 by Inspector Bristow T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on local amenity, with specific regard to the navigability of the public realm.
described on the application form as an ‘illuminated digital advertisement display integrated with replacement Telephone Kiosk
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- advert · Advertisement Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Bristow T
- Postcode
- B1 1EG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on local amenity, with specific regard to the navigability of the public realm
What decided it
The poor siting of the proposed kiosk relative to existing street furniture and the wayfinding stand would further compromise the navigability and legibility of an already constrained stretch of pavement, contrary to development plan policies and NPPF guidance on design and amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- BDP policy PG3DMB policy DM2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 136
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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