Planning appeal decision
Shri Guru Ravidass Cultural Association, Union Row, Birmingham, B21 9EN
Planning appeal 3275702 at Shri Guru Ravidass Cultural Association, Union Row, Birmingham, B21 9EN (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 4 November 2021 by Inspector Cooper P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on public safety, with particular regard to highway safety.
Display of 1 no. internally illuminated digital LED 48 sheet advertising panel
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- advert · Advertisement Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cooper P
- Postcode
- B21 9EN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on public safety, with particular regard to highway safety
What decided it
The brightness restriction in Condition 8 is necessary to prevent the frequently-changing illuminated display from unduly distracting and confusing motorists on the well-trafficked Grove Lane, thereby protecting highway safety.
The balance struck was between the appellant's desire to operate the advertisement at higher brightness levels and the Council's need to protect highway safety through illumination controls; the balance tipped in favour of the safety restriction.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG3Policy TP44
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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