Planning appeal decision
122 Hylton Road, Sunderland, SR4 7XT
Planning appeal 3284232 at 122 Hylton Road, Sunderland, SR4 7XT (Sunderland City Council) was dismissed on 16 November 2021 by Inspector Mulloy C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement on the amenity of the area.
upgrade of existing 48-sheet illuminated advert to support digital poster
- Authority
- Sunderland City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Mulloy C
- Postcode
- SR4 7XT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisement on the amenity of the area
- The effect of the advertisement on public safety
What decided it
The proposal would harm both visual amenity through its illuminated and frequently changing display in a visually prominent location, and highway safety through distraction to drivers and pedestrians near a busy controlled crossing.
The potential environmental, social and economic benefits of the proposal would not outweigh the totality of harm identified to amenity and public safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BH1Policy BH4Policy ST3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 136
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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