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Dismissed20 April 20266003715

Footpath Opposite, 38 Blackwellgate, Darlington, DL1 5HW

Planning appeal 6003715 at Footpath Opposite, 38 Blackwellgate, Darlington, DL1 5HW (Darlington Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 April 2026 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area including the significance of Darlington Town Centre Conservation Area and the setting of listed buildings.

installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit

Authority
Darlington Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Harding C
Postcode
DL1 5HW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area including the significance of Darlington Town Centre Conservation Area and the setting of listed buildings
  • The effect of the proposed advertisement upon the amenity of the area

What decided it

The public benefits of the telecommunications infrastructure and public services do not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage assets and the character of the conservation area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DLP Policy ENV1DLP Policy DC1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 119Paragraph 212

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