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Dismissed13 August 20266006745

Pavement Outside Neville Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5DF

Planning appeal 6006745 at Pavement Outside Neville Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5DF (Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council) was dismissed on 13 August 2026 by Inspector Paul Martinson, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Appeal A: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the streetscene, including the effect on the setting of the nearby listed buildings and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area.

Proposed installation of 1no. 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
Paul Martinson
Postcode
NE1 5DF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Appeal A: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the streetscene, including the effect on the setting of the nearby listed buildings and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area
  • Appeal B: the effect on amenity

What decided it

The moderate public benefits of improved communications and connectivity do not outweigh the considerable harm to the significance of designated heritage assets, particularly the Grade I listed Central Station and Cathedral of St Mary.

the moderate public benefits of improved communications provision and connectivity were outweighed by the considerable harm to the significance of designated heritage assets of the highest importance

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy UC12Policy UC14Policy UC16Policy CS15Policy DM15Policy DM16Policy DM20
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212Paragraph 215Paragraph 117

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