Pavement o/s University of Winchester, West Downs Campus, Romsey Road, Winchester

installation of 1no. BT Street Hub unit and removal of associated BT payphone kiosk(s)

Authority: Winchester City Council
Appeal type: commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector: Reeves K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
Effect of the proposal upon pedestrian safety
Effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties, having regard to noise and anti-social behaviour
Effect of the proposed advertisements on the amenity of the area
Effect of the proposed advertisements on public safety

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the Street Hub's considerable height, box-like form, and illuminated digital screens, combined with material harm to pedestrian safety through pavement narrowing and obstruction, outweighs the public benefits offered by the proposal.

Plan policies cited: Policy CP13, Policy WIN1, Policy DM15, Policy DM16, Policy DM17, Policy DM34, Policy DS1, Policy DM20

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