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Dismissed2 September 20253355810

Outside Aggie Weston House, 22 Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1DH

Planning appeal 3355810 at Outside Aggie Weston House, 22 Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1DH (Portsmouth City Council) was dismissed on 2 September 2025 by Inspector Leonard S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the amenity of the area, with particular regard to the character and appearance of the street scene.

‘Installation of "Pulse Smart Hub" with integrated digital screens.’

Authority
Portsmouth City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Leonard S
Postcode
PO1 1DH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the amenity of the area, with particular regard to the character and appearance of the street scene
  • The effect of the proposal on public safety, with particular regard to the free and safe flow of pedestrians and other footway users

What decided it

The proposal would materially harm the character and appearance of the street scene and compromise public safety through obstruction of the cycle lane, and these harms are not outweighed by the public benefits of digital connectivity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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