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One of the units was refused as it would have an ‘unacceptable impact’ to the appearance of the area
An image submitted to Hull City Council of how the BT street hub unit would have looked outside the railway station(Image: BT – Hull City Council)
Latest planning developments in Hull and East Riding
- Two BT Street Hub units refused in Hull city centre: Plans for two BT Street Hub units, effectively a modern-day replacement for phone boxes and include free ultra-fast WiFi, in Hull city centre have been refused. BT sought to install eight such units across the city. A unit directly outside Hull Paragon Interchange on Ferensway has been rejected as it would have an “unacceptable impact” on the appearance of the area, and the listed railway station setting. The justification for refusing another on Carr Lane footpath, more or less opposite South Street, was it “would introduce visual and physical clutter” on a path already with similar adverts and street furniture.
- Hull building conversion into home for community-based opportunities service: A property in Great Union Street, Hull, next to Victoria Dock Tavern, could become a base for an organisation that supports young men with mild learning disabilities. The LADS Hull Learning and Developing Socially has sought permission for change of use of the property from a workshop and office. It provides a personalised service of structured day support for young male adults with mild learning disabilities, autism and associated needs. It is proposed the building would be used as a facility between 9am and 5pm, hosting activities focused on life skills development, social interaction, wellbeing sessions and preparation for accessing the wider community.
- Discharge of final conditions related to Hull Maritime Museum’s refurbishment: An application has been made to confirm discharge of what are believed to be the last-remaining planning conditions linked to Hull Maritime Museum’s transformation. These relate to having 10 cycling spaces on site, and barrier safety with balustrade and gallery glazing overlooking the central atrium. Existing handrails are to be kept, which the application seeks to confirm are satisfactory. It was announced this month the museum will reopen on Saturday, August 8.
- Approval for ground-mounted solar panels near Brandesburton: East Riding Council has approved plans for 588 ground-mounted solar panels on land at Catfoss Industrial Estate, near Brandesburton. Independent asphalt supplier Newlays Asphalt (East) Ltd was the applicant. In April 2025, it launched its £8m Brandesburton asphalt production facility. The solar panels, with peak capacity of approximately 405 kilowatts (kW), are part of wider sustainability plans.
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