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Dismissed15 January 20263366190

Pavement on A420 Opp Kingsmarsh Way, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, BS5 0XA

Planning appeal 3366190 at Pavement on A420 Opp Kingsmarsh Way, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, BS5 0XA (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 15 January 2026 by Inspector Tresise O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the area.

Installation of 1 no new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2 no digital 75" LCD advert screens, and associated BT Phone Kiosk removals

Authority
Bristol City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Tresise O
Postcode
BS5 0FN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposals on highway safety and public safety

What decided it

The proposals would harm character and appearance and compromise highway and public safety by introducing a visually intrusive structure within a heavily trafficked pedestrian and bus transport environment, and these harms were not outweighed by the modest public benefits offered.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BCS21Policy BCS10Policy BCS13Policy DM23Policy DM26Policy DM27Policy DM28Policy DM36Policy BCAP30
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 117

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