Planning appeal decision
Pavement O/S - Marks & Spencer Plc 47 Upper Precinct, Coventry, CV1 1DE
Planning appeal 3345179 at Pavement O/S - Marks & Spencer Plc 47 Upper Precinct, Coventry, CV1 1DE (Coventry City Council) was dismissed on 29 October 2024 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that the proposal would have on the character and appearance of the area.
installation of a modern, multifunction Hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator
- Authority
- Coventry City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Townend K
- Postcode
- CV1 1DD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that the proposal would have on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed Hub unit would dominate an uncluttered pedestrianised area and detract from its open and spacious attributes, and the community benefits would not outweigh this significant harm.
The community benefits arising from the proposal would not outweigh the significant harm to character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1Policy CC1
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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