Planning appeal decision
12 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SH
Planning appeal 3302759 at 12 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SH (Durham County Council) was dismissed on 27 September 2022 by Inspector English D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisements on amenity.
to change the fascia sign on 12 North Road and erect a double-sided projecting sign
- Authority
- Durham County Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- English D
- Postcode
- DH1 4SH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisements on amenity
What decided it
The proposed internally illuminated acrylic signs would appear as visually intrusive features discordant with the dominant forms of advertising in the Conservation Area and would fail to preserve or enhance its character or appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 29Policy 44County Durham Plan (2020)Policy H2Durham City Neighbourhood Plan (2020 to 2035)
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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