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Dismissed11 May 20266004317

Pavement O/S 213 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1XF

Planning appeal 6004317 at Pavement O/S 213 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1XF (Oxford City Council) was dismissed on 11 May 2026 by Inspector Wilson D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Appeal A: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated existing BT payphone(s)

Authority
Oxford City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector
Wilson D
Postcode
OX4 1XF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Appeal A: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • Appeal B: the effect of the proposal on the amenity of the area

What decided it

The proposed development would introduce a prominent, tall, wide structure with illuminated advertisements into the centre of the pavement, creating a cluttered and dominant feature that would harm the character and appearance and amenity of the area, and this harm would not be outweighed by the modest benefits offered.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DH1Policy V9Policy AOC4Policy DH6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 123

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