BWA has objected to 20 more planning applications for BT Street Hubs (large panels set in pavements with digital advertising signs on both sides).
We objected to the previous 26 applications, made in 2022, which were concentrated in Bristol City Centre. In the end, the Council planners refused all of these applications.
The latest applications range more widely around the City including North Street and East Street in Bedminster, the Wells Road, Lawrence Hill, Fishponds Road, Filton Road, Gloucester Road and Whiteladies Road as well as some being in almost identical sites in the centre that were refused last time.
We object both for the loss of amenity and the potential safety issues. The monoliths, which are over 1.2 metres wide and almost 3 metres tall, will be pavement obstructions. The changing adverts will potentially distract passing motorists, with many due to be sited near pedestrian crossings.