Pavement Opposite, 33 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DH

Planning appeal 3334151 at Pavement Opposite, 33 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DH (Colchester Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 September 2024 by Inspector Grierson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, the setting of nearby listed buildings and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Colchester Conservation Area 1.

installation of a multifunctional communication Hub including advertisement display

Authority: Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type: advert · Advertisement Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Grierson E
Postcode: CO1 1DH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, the setting of nearby listed buildings and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Colchester Conservation Area 1
the effect of the proposed development on highway safety
the effect of the proposed advertisement on visual amenity
the effect of the proposed advertisement on public safety

What decided it

The combination of less than substantial harm to the conservation area that is not outweighed by minimal public benefits, and significant harm to highway and public safety through obstruction of pedestrian movement on a narrow, busy pavement.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP7Policy DM15Policy DM16Policy DM20Policy DM21
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 115Paragraph 141

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