Pavement at Entrance To Westgate Shopping Centre, Castle Street, Oxford, OX1 1HH

the installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated existing BT payphone(s)

Authority: Oxford City Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: utilities-energy
Postcode: OX1 1HH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the hub and its digital display on the character and appearance and visual amenity of the surrounding area, including the nearby Central Conservation Area
whether the proposals would preserve the setting of the Grade II listed 29A Castle Street and a non-designated heritage asset
the effect of the proposals on public safety and crime

What decided it

The proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area or the setting of nearby heritage assets, and public safety concerns could be adequately managed through conditions securing the Anti-social Behaviour Management Plan.

Plan policies cited: Policy DH1, Policy V9, Policy DH6, Policy DH3

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