Planning appeal decision
Hall Street, Dudley, DY2 7BS
Planning appeal 3287273 at Hall Street, Dudley, DY2 7BS (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 March 2022 by Inspector Glaister C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement on the amenity of the area including whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Dudley Town Centre Conservation Area.
Upgrade of existing 48 sheet advert to support digital poster
- Authority
- Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Glaister C
- Postcode
- DY2 7BS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisement on the amenity of the area including whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Dudley Town Centre Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed internally illuminated digital advertisement with rotating images would appear visually intrusive and harmful to the character and appearance of the Dudley Town Centre Conservation Area, contrary to section 72(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S9Policy D12
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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