Planning appeal decision
Land Adjacent To Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2NN
Planning appeal 3366897 at Land Adjacent To Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2NN (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 17 November 2025 by Inspector Tresise O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on amenity, particularly whether they would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Whiteladies Road Conservation Area (WRCA); and public safety.
Installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. 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
- BS8 2PB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on amenity, particularly whether they would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Whiteladies Road Conservation Area (WRCA); and public safety
What decided it
The proposal would harm both the character and appearance of the conservation area and public safety, with the modest public benefits insufficient to outweigh the degree of harm identified.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BCS21Policy BCS22Policy DM26Policy DM27Policy DM28Policy DM31Policy DM36Policy DM23Policy BCS10Policy BCAP30
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203Paragraph 212Paragraph 117
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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