Planning appeal decision
Verge At John Hyrne Way , Costessey, Norfolk, NR5 0AF
Planning appeal 3291867 at Verge At John Hyrne Way , Costessey, Norfolk, NR5 0AF (South Norfolk District Council) was dismissed on 17 August 2022 by Inspector Tivey C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement display upon public safety.
Retrospective application for 48 sheet paper advertising hoarding
- Authority
- South Norfolk District Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Tivey C
- Postcode
- NR5 0AF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisement display upon public safety
What decided it
The position and sizeable format of the advertisement display at a busy roundabout junction where drivers need to take more care creates an unacceptable risk of driver distraction and consequent harm to public safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM 3.9Policy DM 3.11
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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