Planning appeal decision
Bestway Cash And Carry, Gascoigne Wharf Alfreds Way, Barking, IG11 0AU
Planning appeal 3264494 at Bestway Cash And Carry, Gascoigne Wharf Alfreds Way, Barking, IG11 0AU (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was allowed on 27 October 2021 by Inspector Walmsley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the area and public safety, should the conditions be removed or varied.
Replacement of existing advertisement hoarding with 1 x 48 sheet hoarding incorporating digital LED display
- Appeal type
- advert · Advertisement Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Walmsley R
- Postcode
- IG11 0AX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the area and public safety, should the conditions be removed or varied
What decided it
The 10-second image change frequency is sufficient to prevent driver distraction on a 50 mph road without harmful effect on public safety, justifying variation of condition 4.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 136
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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