Planning appeal decision
Pavement Opposite 22 Piccadilly, York , YO1 9PB
Planning appeal 3366587 at Pavement Opposite 22 Piccadilly, York , YO1 9PB (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 the grade I listed building, Merchant Adventurers Hall.
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
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Ashworth S
- Postcode
- YO1 9PB
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 the grade I listed building, Merchant Adventurers Hall
- The effect of the proposal on pedestrian movement and safety
What decided it
The proposal would cause less than substantial but considerable harm to designated heritage assets which was not outweighed by the modest public benefits, and would create unacceptable impacts on pedestrian movement and public safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4Policy D1Policy D13
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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