Pavement o/s 42 The Grove Promenade, Ilkley, Bradford, LS29 9EE

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

Authority: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hatch P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance / amenity of the area, with specific regard to the Ilkley Conservation Area
The effect of the proposals on highway / public safety of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers using The Grove

What decided it

The scale, positioning and design of the hub, including its illuminated nature, would not result in harm to the character and appearance of the Ilkley Conservation Area or highway safety, and the public benefits of enhanced digital connectivity and modern infrastructure were afforded significant weight.

Plan policies cited: Policy DS1, Policy DS3, Policy EN3, Policy DS5

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