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Allowed5 September 20253363386

Pavement O/S Prospect Place Retail Park, Westgate Road, Dartford, DA1 1DY

Planning appeal 3363386 at Pavement O/S Prospect Place Retail Park, Westgate Road, Dartford, DA1 1DY (Dartford Borough Council) was allowed on 5 September 2025 by Inspector Clark L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the scheme on the character and appearance of the area with specific regard to visual amenity.

the installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens, plus the removal of associated BT kiosk(s)

Authority
Dartford Borough Council
Appeal type
advert · Advertisement Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Clark L
Postcode
DA1 1DY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the scheme on the character and appearance of the area with specific regard to visual amenity
  • The effect of the scheme on pedestrian/cyclist movement and crime/public safety

What decided it

The scheme would not cause harm to character and appearance or to pedestrian/cyclist movement and public safety, and would comply with the relevant development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy D2Policy M1Policy M2Policy M16Policy M17

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