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Dismissed5 June 20266003872

Pavement O/S 62 High Street, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1EA

Planning appeal 6003872 at Pavement O/S 62 High Street, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1EA (Bath and North East Somerset) was dismissed on 5 June 2026 by Inspector Martin Allen, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, bearing in mind the location of the site within the Keynsham conservation area and near to Grade II listed buildings, as well as the effect on public safety.

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

Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
utilities-energy
Inspector
Martin Allen
Postcode
BS31 1EA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, bearing in mind the location of the site within the Keynsham conservation area and near to Grade II listed buildings, as well as the effect on public safety
  • The effect on amenity and public safety

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the Keynsham Conservation Area and the adverse effect on public safety, with insufficient public benefits to outweigh the heritage harm, led to dismissal of both appeals.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212Paragraph 215

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