Planning appeal decision
Henlys Triangle, Land at North Circular Road, Jct Regents Park Rd & Finchley Rd, Barnet, N3 3JN
Planning appeal 3273340 at Henlys Triangle, Land at North Circular Road, Jct Regents Park Rd & Finchley Rd, Barnet, N3 3JN (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 9 July 2021 by Inspector Webb M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on public safety.
erection of two back to back digital advertising displays
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Webb M
- Postcode
- N3 3JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on public safety
What decided it
The proposed advertisement would be detrimental to public safety by reducing the prominence of traffic lights and road signs and distracting drivers at a critical junction, thereby conflicting with Policy DM17 and relevant guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM17
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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