Planning appeal decision
Footpath Outside Chicken World, Stonecot Hill, Sutton , SM3 9HH
Planning appeal 3286345 at Footpath Outside Chicken World, Stonecot Hill, Sutton , SM3 9HH (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 15 May 2023 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisements on amenity.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- advert · Advertisement Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- James A
- Postcode
- SM3 9HH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisements on amenity
- The effect of the proposed advertisements on public safety
What decided it
The proposed advertisements would be detrimental to both amenity and public safety due to their prominent, bulky appearance and potential to distract drivers on a busy road near a junction.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28 of the Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031Policy D8 of The London Plan 2021Policy 36 of the Sutton Local PlanPolicy T4 of The London Plan
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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