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Dismissed1 June 20266003802

Pavement O/S 322 Union Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth, PL1 3HP

Planning appeal 6003802 at Pavement O/S 322 Union Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth, PL1 3HP (Plymouth City) was dismissed on 1 June 2026 by Inspector S Sharp, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character, appearance and usability of the space within which the hub is proposed to be sited (Appeal A).

the installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones

Authority
Plymouth City
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
telecoms
Inspector
S Sharp
Postcode
PL1 3HP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character, appearance and usability of the space within which the hub is proposed to be sited (Appeal A)
  • The effect of the proposed advertisements on the visual amenity of the area (Appeal B)

What decided it

The significant harm to the character, appearance and usability of the public space caused by the solid, non-transparent structure with dominant illuminated advertisements outweighed the moderate benefits of improved telecommunications infrastructure and services.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DEV20SPT8
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 119Paragraph 141

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