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Dismissed3 March 20253354758

Land Outside 5 Guildhall St , Folkestone, CT20 1EA

Planning appeal 3354758 at Land Outside 5 Guildhall St , Folkestone, CT20 1EA (Folkestone and Hythe District Council) was dismissed on 3 March 2025 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the kiosk on siting and appearance, being the character and appearance of the area including cumulative impacts.

the installation of 1 no. new communication Kiosk with integrated advertising display

Authority
Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Davies N
Postcode
CT20 1EA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the kiosk on siting and appearance, being the character and appearance of the area including cumulative impacts

What decided it

The kiosk would be a large, visually dominant and intrusive structure that would harmfully detract from the character and appearance of the street scene and visual amenity of the area, conflicting with Policies HB1, RL2 and RL9.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HB1Policy RL2Policy RL9

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