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Allowed30 March 20266003491

Pavement O/S 51 Between Towns Road, Oxford, OX4 3LR

Planning appeal 6003491 at Pavement O/S 51 Between Towns Road, Oxford, OX4 3LR (Oxford City Council) was allowed on 30 March 2026 by Inspector Astley-Serougi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated existing BT payphone(s). Appeal ‘B’ Ref: 6003492 Pavement o/s 51 Between Towns Road, Oxford OX4 3LR

Authority
Oxford City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector
Astley-Serougi B
Postcode
OX4 3LR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposed development on crime safety
  • the effect of the proposed advertisements on amenity
  • the effect of the proposed advertisements on public safety

What decided it

The site-specific context, including the existing large freestanding Templars Square Shopping Centre sign, mature trees, and surrounding retail units, meant the proposed scale and massing would be acceptable and the digital screens would not result in unacceptable visual harm or compromise crime and public safety when managed in accordance with the Anti-Social Behaviour Management Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy RE2Policy DH1Policy DH6Policy V9
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 96Paragraph 135Paragraph 57

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