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Allowed11 April 20253355812

Opposite Portsmouth and Southsea Station, Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1EQ

Planning appeal 3355812 at Opposite Portsmouth and Southsea Station, Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1EQ (Portsmouth City Council) was allowed on 11 April 2025 by Inspector Rose C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposals on the character and appearance/amenity of the area.

Installation of "Pulse Smart Hub" with integrated digital screens

Authority
Portsmouth City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Rose C
Postcode
PO1 1EQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effects of the proposals on the character and appearance/amenity of the area
  • the effect of the proposal on public safety

What decided it

The busy commercial city-centre location with existing varied street furniture and advertising meant the Smart Hub would not appear unusual or prominent, and would not harm the character, appearance or amenity of the area or the setting of the listed station.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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