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Allowed8 January 20263373407

Footpath Outside 120 Friargate, Avenham, PR1 2EE

Planning appeal 3373407 at Footpath Outside 120 Friargate, Avenham, PR1 2EE (Preston City Council) was allowed on 8 January 2026 by Inspector Gravett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit

Authority
Preston City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Gravett R
Postcode
PR1 2EE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would not cause harm to the attractiveness of the public realm or undermine improvements made to it, as the Street Hub would appear a modern, purpose-designed unit with simple form and slender proportions complementing existing street furniture, and the illuminated displays would be consistent with the existing character of signage and advertising in this commercial area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DMP Policy EN7DMP Policy EP9Preston City Centre Plan Policy SP1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 57

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