Planning appeal decision
Cross Keys, 465 Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD4 7SE
Planning appeal 3295817 at Cross Keys, 465 Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD4 7SE (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was allowed on 10 June 2022 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed freestanding 48-sheet digital advertising display unit upon Amenity.
Installation of 1 x 48 sheet freestanding digital advertising display unit, measuring 6.4m wide x 3.4m high, and comprising pressed metal frame and sealed LED screen
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Robbie G
- Postcode
- BD4 7SE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed freestanding 48-sheet digital advertising display unit upon Amenity
- The effects of the proposed freestanding 48-sheet digital advertising display unit upon Public safety
What decided it
The Inspector was satisfied that the proposal would not cause harm to amenity or public safety in a well-lit, busy urban dual carriageway setting within a predominantly commercial area, with conditions controlling luminance and display characteristics ensuring no distraction to drivers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS policy DS1CS policy DS3CS policy DS5
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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