Planning appeal decision
Dutton Court, Chain Bridge Road, Blaydon, NE21 5ST
Planning appeal 3274690 at Dutton Court, Chain Bridge Road, Blaydon, NE21 5ST (Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 October 2021 by Inspector Walker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on public safety.
Upgrade of 2no. existing 48 sheet adverts with "D- Posters" which will display digital and illuminated advertisements
- Appeal type
- advert · Advertisement Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Walker R
- Postcode
- NE21 5ST
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on public safety
What decided it
The introduction of a second rotating digital display in the same field of view of oncoming traffic on a high-speed road with nearby access points would increase the level of risk from distraction to an unacceptable level and prejudice public safety.
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