®Planning appeal decision
Footpath outside 19 North Street, Guildford, GU1 4AG
installation of new BT street hub unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Miles H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Appeal A: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Guildford Town Centre Conservation Area
- Appeal B: the effect of the proposed development on amenity, with particular regard to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area
What decided it
The modest public benefits of the development would not outweigh the low-mid level less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Guildford Town Centre Conservation Area caused by the introduction of a large, bright and conspicuous modern structure in a sensitive location.
Framework references: 202
Plan policies cited: Policy D1, Policy D3, Policy D4, Policy D18, Policy D20
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.