Planning appeal decision
Broadbridge Heath Retail Park, Broadbridge Way, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, RH12 3TQ
Planning appeal 3289969 at Broadbridge Heath Retail Park, Broadbridge Way, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, RH12 3TQ (Horsham District Council) was dismissed on 27 July 2022 by Inspector Allen M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposal on amenity and public safety.
The proposed D48 digital sign would measure at 5.6 metres (H) x 6 metres (W). It would have 1no. double-sided panel which will display digital advertisements. The sign would be internally LED illuminated with a maximum total light output of 300 candelas per square metres
- Authority
- Horsham District Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Allen M
- Postcode
- RH12 3TQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposal on amenity and public safety
What decided it
The proposed advertisement would be unacceptably detrimental to the amenity of the area by introducing an overly assertive and intrusive visual element that would erode the verdant character of the locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 14Policy 32Policy 33
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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