Planning appeal decision
92 Wood Street, Castleford, WF10 1LP
Planning appeal 3271826 at 92 Wood Street, Castleford, WF10 1LP (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 24 June 2021 by Inspector Wilkinson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the area.
Conversion of existing 48-sheet advertising display to a digital 48-sheet advertising display. Illumination: Display will adapt to ambient conditions - Daylight Max 5000cd/sqm, Night Max 300cd/sqm
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Wilkinson F
- Postcode
- WF10 1LP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the area
What decided it
The proposed digital illuminated changeable advertisement display would appear as an unduly prominent and highly discordant feature in the street scene, significantly harming the visual amenity of the area despite mitigation measures.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D9Policy D16
- 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.
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