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Allowed7 September 20266010461

Footpath Outside 2 Benson Street, Middlesbrough, TS5 6JQ

Planning appeal 6010461 at Footpath Outside 2 Benson Street, Middlesbrough, TS5 6JQ (Middlesbrough) was allowed on 7 September 2026 by Inspector F Harrison, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with regard to street clutter.

Installation of a new BT street hub unit and associated display of advertisement panels to both sides of the unit

Authority
Middlesbrough
Appeal type
advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
utilities-energy
Inspector
F Harrison
Postcode
TS5 6JQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with regard to street clutter
  • Highway safety
  • The effect of the proposed advertisements on public safety

What decided it

The proposal's appropriate scale, setback position on a wide pavement, and the commercial context of the site meant it would not cause visual clutter or harm highway and public safety, and conditions could adequately control the illuminated screens.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
PLP Policy IN7PLP Policy CR2PLP Policy CR8Policy DC1 of the Core Strategy (2008)
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy TR6Policy TR4

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