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Dismissed25 March 20223289770

9239 Accrington Road, Burnley, BB11 5AA

Planning appeal 3289770 at 9239 Accrington Road, Burnley, BB11 5AA (Burnley Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 March 2022 by Inspector Singleton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the amenity of the site and its surroundings.

the erection and display of a freestanding 48-sheet sized digital LED advertising unit

Authority
Burnley Borough Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Singleton P
Postcode
BB11 5AA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the amenity of the site and its surroundings
  • The effect on public safety

What decided it

The accident record at the junction combined with the risk of driver distraction from the LED display, particularly for right-turning vehicles, created an unacceptable public safety risk that outweighed any amenity considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy TC8

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