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Allowed17 June 20266003795

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

Planning appeal 6003795 at Pavement at Entrance To Westgate Shopping Centre, Castle Street, Oxford, OX1 1HH (Oxford City Council) was allowed on 17 June 2026 by Inspector B Phillips, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Inspector
B Phillips
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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DH1Policy V9Policy DH6Policy DH3

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