Planning appeal decision
Daintons Storage, Yalberton Industrial Estate, Alders Way, Paignton, TQ4 7QL
Planning appeal 3303444 at Daintons Storage, Yalberton Industrial Estate, Alders Way, Paignton, TQ4 7QL (Torbay Council) was dismissed on 13 April 2023 by Inspector Burston J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on public safety.
Display of 2 no LED signboards (displaying static images)
- Authority
- Torbay Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Burston J
- Postcode
- TQ4 7QL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on public safety
What decided it
The risk to highway safety would likely increase as a result of the proposed digital signboards at this location, as the displays would distract road users at a time when they should be paying due care and attention to the road.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D6
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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