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Dismissed21 July 20266005386

Pavement at Falkland Square, Poole, BH15 1ER

Planning appeal 6005386 at Pavement at Falkland Square, Poole, BH15 1ER (Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 21 July 2026 by Inspector C Cooper-Young, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance and visual amenity of the area.

the installation of 1 no BT street hub

Authority
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
telecoms
Inspector
C Cooper-Young
Postcode
BH15 1ER

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance and visual amenity of the area

What decided it

The visually dominant and intrusive nature of the street hub structure with its large double-sided illuminated advertisement panels in the centre of a pedestrianised open space would result in a conspicuous and incongruous feature that would undermine the established character of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PP04Policy PP06Policy PP27

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