Pavement opposite, 49 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DH

installation of a multifunctional communication Hub including advertisement display

Authority: Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Grierson E

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, together with significant harm to highway and public safety through obstruction of pedestrian movement, rendered the proposal unacceptable.

Framework references: 141, 115

Plan policies cited: Policy SP7, Policy DM15, Policy DM16, Policy DM20, Policy DM21

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