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Dismissed16 July 20266004735

Pavement O/S 8 Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1YX

Planning appeal 6004735 at Pavement O/S 8 Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1YX (City of Lincoln Council) was dismissed on 16 July 2026 by Inspector Richard Gilbert, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development and advertisement on the character, appearance and amenity of the area, including the West Parade and Brayford Conservation Area No.6 and the setting of the Grade II Lincolnshire Motor Company Showrooms listed building.

the installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated 2no. BT payphones

Authority
City of Lincoln Council
Appeal type
advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
telecoms
Inspector
Richard Gilbert
Postcode
LN1 1YX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development and advertisement on the character, appearance and amenity of the area, including the West Parade and Brayford Conservation Area No.6 and the setting of the Grade II Lincolnshire Motor Company Showrooms listed building

What decided it

The visual harm to the conservation area and the setting of the listed building caused by the hub's height, width, illumination and prominence, which would not be justified by the limited public benefits offered.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S53Policy S57Policy S58Policy NS55

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