Planning appeal decision
1-2 Corporation Road , Chelmsford , Essex , CM1 2AR
Planning appeal 3287461 at 1-2 Corporation Road , Chelmsford , Essex , CM1 2AR (Chelmsford Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 April 2022 by Inspector Greenwood L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed signage on the amenity of the local area, including the setting of nearby designated and non-designated heritage assets.
the replacement of an existing 48 sheet advertising billboard with a digital 48 sheet advertising billboard
- Authority
- Chelmsford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Greenwood L
- Postcode
- CM1 2AR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed signage on the amenity of the local area, including the setting of nearby designated and non-designated heritage assets
What decided it
The proposed illuminated digital sign would unacceptably harm the amenity of the local area and the setting of the locally listed County High School for Girls, appearing uncharacteristically intrusive despite compliance with lighting guidelines.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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