Planning appeal decision
Footpath Alongside Reigate Avenue, Sutton, SM1 3JL
Planning appeal 3286347 at Footpath Alongside Reigate Avenue, Sutton, SM1 3JL (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 10 May 2023 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisements on public safety.
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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
- SM1 3JL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisements on public safety
What decided it
The proposed illuminated, digitally changing advertisements would create a dangerous distraction to drivers at a busy signalised junction on a 40mph dual carriageway, thereby causing harm to public safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 36 of the Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031Policy T4 of The London Plan 2021
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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