Pavement outside Neville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5DF

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
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

Framework references: 212, 215, 117

Plan policies cited: Policy UC12, Policy UC14, Policy UC16, Policy CS15, Policy DM15, Policy DM16, Policy DM20

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