Pavement opp 1-7 Old Cattle Market,, Ipswich

the proposed installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated existing BT payphone(s)

Authority: Ipswich Borough Council
Appeal type: commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Whitfield H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

For appeal A, the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the Conservation Area
For appeal B, the effect of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the area

What decided it

The proposed hub's location amongst existing street furniture on a modern traffic island within a commercial town centre context, combined with its contemporary design that would assimilate well with the varied architectural styles already present, meant it would preserve rather than harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the settings of nearby listed buildings.

Framework references: 135

Plan policies cited: Policy DM12, Policy DM13, Policy DM26, Policy DM34

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