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Allowed16 July 20266009312

Pavement O/S The Zone, Northumberland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8SG

Planning appeal 6009312 at Pavement O/S The Zone, Northumberland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8SG (Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council) was allowed on 16 July 2026 by Inspector Ryan Cowley, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance / visual amenity of the area, with particular regard to the desirability of preserving the setting of the Listed Buildings.

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
advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
telecoms
Inspector
Ryan Cowley
Postcode
NE1 8SG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance / visual amenity of the area, with particular regard to the desirability of preserving the setting of the Listed Buildings

What decided it

The proposed Street Hub would have a neutral effect on the setting of the listed buildings and would not detract from the character and appearance of the area, particularly when the existing ATM unit is removed and appropriate luminance conditions are imposed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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