®Planning appeal decision
74 Ballards Lane, London, N3 2BU
Planning appeal 3254878 at 74 Ballards Lane, London, N3 2BU (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 25 June 2021 by Inspector Glassar S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed sign on public safety, with particular regard to whether or not the sign would form a hazard to road users.
Retention of internally illuminated LED digital fascia sign
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Glassar S
- Postcode
- N3 2BU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed sign on public safety, with particular regard to whether or not the sign would form a hazard to road users
- its effect on the visual amenity of the surrounding area
What decided it
The changing display and flickering nature of the sign, combined with its proximity to a busy pedestrian crossing and main road, would distract road users and cause unacceptable harm to public safety and visual amenity.
No balancing exercise was undertaken; the proposal was found to conflict with development plan policy and NPPF guidance on both main issues, and the appeal was dismissed on those grounds.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM17Policy DM01
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 132
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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