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Dismissed1 July 20266006705

Pavement Outside 72 Clayton Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5PG

Planning appeal 6006705 at Pavement Outside 72 Clayton Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5PG (Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council) was dismissed on 1 July 2026 by Inspector Carla Livingstone, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect upon nearby listed buildings and the conservation area.

installation of 1 no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens and associated BT Phone Kiosk removals

Authority
Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
telecoms
Inspector
Carla Livingstone
Postcode
NE1 5PG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect upon nearby listed buildings and the conservation area

What decided it

The visual harm caused by the bulky, illuminated hub to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of listed buildings outweighed the moderate public benefits of improved digital infrastructure.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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