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Dismissed21 July 20266002723

Pavement O/S 15 Holdenhurst Road,, Bournemouth,, BH8 8EH

Planning appeal 6002723 at Pavement O/S 15 Holdenhurst Road,, Bournemouth,, BH8 8EH (Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 21 July 2026 by Inspector E Pickernell, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisements on the visual amenity of the area.

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

Authority
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
telecoms
Inspector
E Pickernell
Postcode
BH8 8EH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed advertisements on the visual amenity of the area

What decided it

The proposed illuminated advertisement panels would be large and prominently located within the pavement close to the road, appearing more visually intrusive and eye-catching than existing advertisements, thereby causing unacceptable harm to visual amenity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 5.11 of the Bournemouth District Wide Local Plan (2002)Policy CS7 of the Bournemouth Local Plan: Core Strategy (2012)Policy CS40 of the Bournemouth Local Plan: Core Strategy (2012)Policy CS41 of the Bournemouth Local Plan: Core Strategy (2012)Policy D3 of the Town Centre Area Action Plan (2013)Policy D4 of the Town Centre Area Action Plan (2013)Policy D7 of the Town Centre Area Action Plan (2013)

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The authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2026

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