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Allowed10 August 20266004089

Pavement O/S Waterstones, 252 High Street, Exeter, EX4 3PZ

Planning appeal 6004089 at Pavement O/S Waterstones, 252 High Street, Exeter, EX4 3PZ (Exeter) was allowed on 10 August 2026 by Inspector E Worley, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Appeal A: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Central Conservation Area.

the installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens, and associated BT Phone Kiosk removals. ___________________________________________________________________________________

Authority
Exeter
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
utilities-energy
Inspector
E Worley
Postcode
EX4 3PZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Appeal A: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Central Conservation Area
  • Appeal B: the effect of the proposed advertisement on visual amenity

What decided it

The street hub would not appear as an unduly apparent or anomalous addition to the streetscape and would not harm the character and appearance of the area or the significance of the Conservation Area, particularly given the removal of 2 existing telephone booths would prevent visual clutter.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP17 of the Exeter Local Development Framework Core StrategyPolicy DG1 of the Exeter Local Plan First Review 1995-2011Policy DG8 of the Exeter Local Plan First Review 1995-2011Policy C1 of the Exeter Local Plan First Review 1995-2011

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