Planning appeal decision
Pavement O/S, 24-32 Cheapside, Barnsley, S70 1RR
Planning appeal 6006392 at Pavement O/S, 24-32 Cheapside, Barnsley, S70 1RR (Barnsley) was dismissed on 8 July 2026 by Inspector Chris Mayes, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would be acceptable in respect of flood risk, having regard to the requirement to apply the sequential test.
installation of a multifunctional communication hub including defibrillator and advertisement display
- Authority
- Barnsley
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- telecoms
- Inspector
- Chris Mayes
- Postcode
- S70 1RR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would be acceptable in respect of flood risk, having regard to the requirement to apply the sequential test
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the area
What decided it
The proposal fails to satisfy the sequential, risk-based approach to development in areas at risk of flooding required by national policy and Policy CC3 of the Barnsley Local Plan, as no sequential test was undertaken to demonstrate absence of reasonably available sites in lower flood risk areas.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CC3Policy BTC3Policy D1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 175
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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