Planning appeal decision
Beneficial Building, 28 Paradise St, Birmingham, B1 2BJ
Planning appeal 3304708 at Beneficial Building, 28 Paradise St, Birmingham, B1 2BJ (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 5 May 2023 by Inspector Reed D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the visual amenity of the area, including the impact on the setting of nearby listed buildings.
a back illuminated poster panel display for the display of static poster images measuring 7 metres wide x 10 metres high designed into the façade of south elevation of the building
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Reed D
- Postcode
- B1 2BJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the visual amenity of the area, including the impact on the setting of nearby listed buildings
What decided it
The proposal would cause significant harm to the visual amenity of the area by appearing jarring and discordant in the street scene despite its reduced size, conflicting with the relevant design quality policies and NPPF guidance on poorly sited advertisements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG3Policy DM2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 136
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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