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Dismissed22 December 20253374306

Footpath Outside Sainsburys Supermarket, Cable Street, Lancaster, LA1 1HH

Planning appeal 3374306 at Footpath Outside Sainsburys Supermarket, Cable Street, Lancaster, LA1 1HH (Lancaster City Council) was dismissed on 22 December 2025 by Inspector Heron E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development 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
Lancaster City Council
Appeal type
advert · Advertisement Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Heron E
Postcode
LA1 1HH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area through the introduction of a prominent, tall, illuminated structure that would erode the spaciousness and harmony of the street scene.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DM21DM26DM29DM59
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 141

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