Pavement Opposite 21 Davygate, St Sampsons Square, York , YO1 8QT

Planning appeal 3366578 at Pavement Opposite 21 Davygate, St Sampsons Square, York , YO1 8QT (City of York Council) was dismissed on 20 November 2025 by Inspector Ashworth S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Central Historic Core Conservation Area and the effect on the setting of listed buildings 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 St Sampsons Square.

installation of a multifunctional communication Hub including defibrillator and advertisement display.

Authority: City of York Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector: Ashworth S
Postcode: YO1 8QT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Central Historic Core Conservation Area and the effect on the setting of listed buildings 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 St Sampsons Square
The effect of the proposal on pedestrian movement and safety

What decided it

The proposal would cause less than substantial but significant harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of listed buildings, which was not outweighed by the modest public benefits of the communication hub and defibrillator.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D4Policy D1Policy D13
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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