Pavement Opp 232 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UQ

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

Authority: Oxford City Council
Appeal type: commercial · Commercial Appeals Service (Adverts)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Householder developments
Inspector: Wilson D

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 visual prominence and dominance of the proposed development on the pavement adjacent to open space, combined with its illuminated advertisements and the lack of existing built form at the site, would cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance and amenity that could not be justified by the modest functional benefits offered.

Framework references: 123

Plan policies cited: Policy DH1, Policy V9, Policy AOC4, Policy DH6

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