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Dismissed8 July 20266006393

Pavement O/S, 24-32 Cheapside, Barnsley, S70 1RR

Planning appeal 6006393 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
advert · Commercial advertisement
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.

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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