Planning appeal decision
Pavement O/S 42 The Grove Promenade, Ilkley, Bradford, LS29 9EE
Planning appeal 6004265 at Pavement O/S 42 The Grove Promenade, Ilkley, Bradford, LS29 9EE (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was allowed on 29 May 2026 by Inspector Hatch P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance / amenity of the area, with specific regard to the Ilkley Conservation Area.
the installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens, and associated BT Phone Kiosk removal
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hatch P
- Postcode
- LS29 9EE
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DS1Policy DS3Policy EN3Policy DS5
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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