Pavement adjacent to Poundland, Cowick Street, Exeter, EX4 1AH

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: advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure: Written
Development: utilities-energy
Postcode: EX4 1AH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

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 Cowick Street Conservation Area
The effect of the proposed advertisement on visual amenity

What decided it

The street hub's modest scale and integration within the existing streetscape containing varied street furniture meant it would not harm the character and appearance of the area or the significance of the Conservation Area through harm to its setting.

Plan policies cited: Policy CP17 of the Exeter Local Development Framework Core Strategy, Policy DG1 of the Exeter Local Plan First Review 1995-2011, Policy DG8 of the Exeter Local Plan First Review 1995-2011, Policy C1 of the Exeter Local Plan First Review 1995-2011

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