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Allowed6 August 20266003645

Pavement O/S 231 High Street, Exeter, EX4 3NE

Planning appeal 6003645 at Pavement O/S 231 High Street, Exeter, EX4 3NE (Exeter) was allowed on 6 August 2026 by Inspector E Worley, 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 including whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Central Conservation Area and preserve the setting of the nearby St Stephens Church, a Grade II* listed building.

the installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens, and associated BT Phone Kiosk removals. ___________________________________________________________________________________

Authority
Exeter
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
advertisement
Inspector
E Worley
Postcode
EX4 3NE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Central Conservation Area and preserve the setting of the nearby St Stephens Church, a Grade II* listed building
  • The effect of the proposed advertisement on visual amenity

What decided it

The street hub, despite its modern appearance and illumination, would not appear as an unduly bold or incongruous feature in the commercial High Street context and would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting and significance of the nearby Grade II* listed building.

The visual impact of the modern street hub and its illuminated displays was outweighed by the public benefits of enhanced digital connectivity, free public services, and the fact that it would replace rather than add to street furniture in a commercial area where such features are not incongruous.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP17 of the Exeter Local Development Framework Core StrategyPolicy DG1 of the Exeter Local Plan First Review 1995-2011Policy DG8 of the Exeter Local Plan First Review 1995-2011Policy C1 of the Exeter Local Plan First Review 1995-2011

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