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Notice varied and upheld26 February 20263349747

52-54 New Bridge Road, Hull, HU9 2RE

Planning appeal 3349747 at 52-54 New Bridge Road, Hull, HU9 2RE (Kingston-Upon-Hull City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 26 February 2026 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the new canopy on the character and appearance of the host property, and the immediate area.

without planning permission the installation of a canopy to the frontage of the premises

Authority
Kingston-Upon-Hull City Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Householder developments
Inspector
Hunter A
Postcode
HU9 2RE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the new canopy on the character and appearance of the host property, and the immediate area

What decided it

The scale, design and materials of the canopy create a dominant and discordant addition to the streetscene that harms the character and appearance of the host property and immediate area, conflicting with policies 14, 15 and 19 of the Hull Local Plan and paragraph 135 of the NPPF.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 14Policy 15Policy 19
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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