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Dismissed26 November 20213274624

15 Civic Drive, (Rear of Westgate Square), Ipswich, IP1 2AS

Planning appeal 3274624 at 15 Civic Drive, (Rear of Westgate Square), Ipswich, IP1 2AS (Ipswich Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 November 2021 by Inspector Thompson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed advertisement display on the amenity of the surrounding area.

installation of 1 x 48 sheet freestanding digital advertising display unit, measuring 3.4m high x 6.4m wide, and comprising pressed metal frame and sealed LED screen

Authority
Ipswich Borough Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Thompson P
Postcode
IP1 2AS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed advertisement display on the amenity of the surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposed advertisement display on public safety

What decided it

The proposal would cause harm to both the amenity of the surrounding area (particularly the heritage setting) and public safety through driver distraction, and these harms cannot be outweighed by any other considerations under the regulatory framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS4Policy DM5Policy DM8Policy DM17
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 136

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