Pavement outside 38 Northgate, DARLINGTON, DL1 1PP

the installation of a modern, multifunction hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator

Authority: Darlington
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: other
Postcode: DL1 1PP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the Darlington Town Centre Conservation Area
pedestrian safety

What decided it

The less-than-substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and its significance, to which great weight must be given, was not outweighed by the moderate public benefits of the proposal.

the moderate public benefits of digital connectivity and community facilities were outweighed by the less-than-substantial harm to the conservation area, to which great weight must be given under NPPF paragraph 212

Framework references: 212, 213, 215

Plan policies cited: Policy DC1, Policy ENV1, Policy IN1

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