Planning appeal decision
Clayton Recruitment Ltd, Trinity House 88-96 Market Street West, Preston, PR1 2EU
Planning appeal 3298104 at Clayton Recruitment Ltd, Trinity House 88-96 Market Street West, Preston, PR1 2EU (Preston City Council) was dismissed on 29 November 2022 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on visual amenity.
advertising career opportunities and positions available. 400 - 5500Mcd - Independent photoelectrical cell which will allow the display to adjust its brightness automatically. Electronic sign like many in the city
- Authority
- Preston City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Unwin N
- Postcode
- PR1 2EU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on visual amenity
What decided it
The proposed advertisement would result in unacceptable harm to visual amenity due to its prominent elevated position, illuminated nature, and contrast with the character of the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN9
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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