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Dismissed22 September 20266012919

Pavement O/S Old Town Market, 7 Dear Hay Lane, Poole, BH15 1NZ

Planning appeal 6012919 at Pavement O/S Old Town Market, 7 Dear Hay Lane, Poole, BH15 1NZ (Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 22 September 2026 by Inspector S Leonard, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Appeal A: whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Town Centre Heritage Conservation Area and the setting of the nearby Listed Building at No.34 Hill Street.

Installation of 1no. BT Street Hub with 2no. digital 75" LCD display screens and removal of associated BT payphone

Authority
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
telecoms
Inspector
S Leonard
Postcode
BH15 1NZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Appeal A: whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Town Centre Heritage Conservation Area and the setting of the nearby Listed Building at No.34 Hill Street
  • Appeal B: the effect of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the area

What decided it

The combined bulk, mass, solidity and proximity of the street hub to the pavement, together with the large illuminated advertisement panels, would materially harm the character and appearance of the Town Centre Heritage Conservation Area and the setting of the Listed Building, and these harms outweigh the moderate benefits of digital infrastructure provision.

the moderate benefits of digital connectivity and emergency services access did not outweigh the harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of the Listed Building, to which substantial weight must be given under the Framework

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PP6Policy PP27Policy PP30Poole Local Plan (2012)Poole Town Centre SPD (2015)Our Streets and Spaces SPD (2012)

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