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Dismissed9 March 20263372765

Pavement O/S 18-19 The Broadway, , Cambridge, CB1 3AH

Planning appeal 3372765 at Pavement O/S 18-19 The Broadway, , Cambridge, CB1 3AH (Cambridge City Council) was dismissed on 9 March 2026 by Inspector Williams K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Mill Road CA.

for the installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones

Authority
Cambridge City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Williams K
Postcode
CB1 3AH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Mill Road CA
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby occupiers, with particular regard to light intrusion
  • whether the proposal takes opportunities to integrate sustainable design and construction principles
  • the effect of the proposal on the safe and efficient operation of the highway

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the Mill Road Conservation Area from the introduction of a visually dominant modern structure into a traditionally-characterised streetscape, which was not outweighed by the public benefits of improved digital connectivity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 1Policy 28Policy 34Policy 42Policy 55Policy 56Policy 61Policy 65Policy 81Policy 84
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 119Paragraph 120Paragraph 135Paragraph 141Paragraph 215

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