Pavement outside no. 18 Osborne Street, Colchester, CO2 7DP

installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit

Authority: Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Fern L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance/visual amenity of the surrounding area, affording special attention to Colchester Conservation Area No 1 and having regard to 19 Osborne Street as a non-designated heritage asset
The effect of the proposal on public safety, with specific regard to pedestrian movement

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the significance of Colchester Conservation Area No 1 caused by the imposing and incongruous street hub structure outweighed the moderate public benefits of the proposal, requiring dismissal in accordance with paragraph 215 of the NPPF.

Framework references: 215, 216

Plan policies cited: Policy SP7 of the North Essex Authorities' Shared Strategy Section 1 Plan, Policy DM15 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan, Policy DM16 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan, Policy DM20 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan, Policy DM21 of the Colchester Borough Local Plan

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