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Dismissed6 May 20266004760

Pavement O/S 5 Saltergate, Lincoln, LN2 1DH

Planning appeal 6004760 at Pavement O/S 5 Saltergate, Lincoln, LN2 1DH (City of Lincoln Council) was dismissed on 6 May 2026 by Inspector Walker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposals on the visual amenity of the area, having regard to the effects on the character or appearance of the Cathedral and City Centre Conservation Area and the setting of the Stonebow and Guildhall (Grade I listed and Scheduled Ancient Monument), the Church of St. Swithin (Grade II* listed) and the Mayors Parlour (Grade II listed).

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

Authority
City of Lincoln Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeals Service (Adverts)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Householder developments
Inspector
Walker R
Postcode
LN2 1DH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the proposals on the visual amenity of the area, having regard to the effects on the character or appearance of the Cathedral and City Centre Conservation Area and the setting of the Stonebow and Guildhall (Grade I listed and Scheduled Ancient Monument), the Church of St. Swithin (Grade II* listed) and the Mayors Parlour (Grade II listed)

What decided it

The visual harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting of designated heritage assets, assessed as less than substantial but of great weight, was not outweighed by the moderate public benefits of the Street Hub.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S53Policy NS55Policy S57Policy S58
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 214Paragraph 215

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