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Dismissed16 February 20233302424

First Floor, 11 Derby Street, Manchester, M8 8QE

Planning appeal 3302424 at First Floor, 11 Derby Street, Manchester, M8 8QE (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 16 February 2023 by Inspector Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the adverts on the visual amenity (character or appearance) of the area.

retention of 3 non illuminated poster signs to building

Authority
Manchester City Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Williamson J
Postcode
M8 8QE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the adverts on the visual amenity (character or appearance) of the area

What decided it

The cumulative effect of the additional signs, when considered alongside the extensive existing signage on the building, would result in excessive advertisement clutter harmful to the visual amenity of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DM1SP1DC15.1DC15.2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 136

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