Planning appeal decision
28 Advert Right Adjacent , Marmion Road, Southsea, PO5 2BA
Planning appeal 3260725 at 28 Advert Right Adjacent , Marmion Road, Southsea, PO5 2BA (Portsmouth City Council) was dismissed on 20 July 2021 by Inspector Castle S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of the area.
replacement of existing advertising display with internally illuminated digital advertising display
- Authority
- Portsmouth City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Castle S
- Postcode
- PO5 2BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of the area
- the effect of the proposed advertisement on public safety
What decided it
The combination of harmful effects on the Conservation Area's character and appearance, the setting of the listed building, and highway safety, with no material benefits that could outweigh these harms in an advertisement consent appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PCS23Policy PCS17
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 132Paragraph 108
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.
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