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Dismissed28 April 20233286346

Footpath Opposite Decorate by Homebase, Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 2AF

Planning appeal 3286346 at Footpath Opposite Decorate by Homebase, Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 2AF (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 28 April 2023 by Inspector Parkin A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement displays on amenity and safety.

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Authority
London Borough of Sutton
Appeal type
advert · Advertisement Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Parkin A
Postcode
SM1 2AF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed advertisement displays on amenity and safety

What decided it

The scale, position and internal illumination of the proposed advertisement displays would be visually obtrusive and detract from amenity, and would create an unacceptable risk of distraction to drivers to the detriment of highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 3 (Sutton town centre)Policy 28 (character and design)Policy 30 (heritage)Policy 36 (Transport Impact)Policy D8 (public realm)Policy HC1 (heritage conservation and growth)Policy T4 (assessing and mitigating transport impacts)

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