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Allowed10 July 20266005846

Pavement O/S Iceland, 56-67 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 1AA

Planning appeal 6005846 at Pavement O/S Iceland, 56-67 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 1AA (Swindon) was allowed on 10 July 2026 by Inspector B Phillips, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the hub and its digital display on the character and appearance and visual amenity of the surrounding area.

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

Authority
Swindon
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
telecoms
Inspector
B Phillips
Postcode
SN2 1AA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the hub and its digital display on the character and appearance and visual amenity of the surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposals on public safety

What decided it

The proposed hub would integrate appropriately with the existing street furniture and commercial context without harming character, appearance, visual amenity or highway safety, with conditions securing appropriate management of the digital display.

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