Pavement Opposite 72 Culver Street East, Colchester, CO1 1LF

Planning appeal 3334145 at Pavement Opposite 72 Culver Street East, Colchester, CO1 1LF (Colchester Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 September 2024 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed communication Hub would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Colchester Town Centre Conservation Area 1.

the replacement and upgrade of an existing illuminated and advertised enclosed telephone kiosk with a multifunctional communication Hub including advertisement display

Authority: Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Bell-Williamson J
Postcode: CO1 1LF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed communication Hub would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Colchester Town Centre Conservation Area 1
The effect of the proposal on highway safety, with regard to the space available for pedestrians

What decided it

The proposed Hub would result in material harm to highway safety due to its effect on the space available for pedestrians in a location regularly used for public events and temporary structures.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP7 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan 2013-2033 Section 1 (2021)Policy DM15 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan 2017-2033 Section 2 (2022)Policy DM16 of the Local Plan Part 2Policy DM20 of the Local Plan Part 2Policy DM21 of the Local Plan Part 2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 115

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