Pavement Outside No. 28 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DB

Planning appeal 3365818 at Pavement Outside No. 28 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DB (Colchester Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 August 2025 by Inspector Fleming L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Appeal A: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including its effect on designated heritage assets and highway safety.

Installation of New BT Street Hub and Associated Display of Advertisement Panels to Both Sides of the Unit

Authority: Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Fleming L
Postcode: CO1 1DB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Appeal A: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including its effect on designated heritage assets and highway safety
Appeal B: the effect of the advertisement on amenity and public safety

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the architectural and historical significance of the Grade I listed Town Hall and Grade II* listed columns and lights, though less than substantial, could not be outweighed by the public benefits of the telecommunications infrastructure.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP7 of the North Essex Authorities' Shared Strategic Section 1 Plan (2021)Policy DM15 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan Section 2 (2022)Policy DM16 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan Section 2 (2022)Policy DM20 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan Section 2 (2022)Policy DM21 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan Section 2 (2022)

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