Pavement o/s 51 Between Towns Road, Oxford, OX4 3LR

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: commercial · Commercial Appeals Service (Adverts)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Householder developments
Inspector: Astley-Serougi B

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 Templars Square Shopping Centre sign, mature trees, and surrounding retail units, meant the proposed scale and massing would not result in unacceptable harm to character and appearance or crime and public safety when managed in accordance with the Anti-Social Behaviour Management Plan.

Framework references: 96, 135, 57

Plan policies cited: Policy RE2, Policy DH1, Policy DH6, Policy V9

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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