Planning appeal decision
7-11 New Road, Halifax, HX1 2LH
Planning appeal 3306923 at 7-11 New Road, Halifax, HX1 2LH (Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 December 2022 by Inspector Biggers P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the poster display board on the visual amenity of the surrounding area of New Road and the Halifax Town Centre Conservation Area.
advertising poster display board to gable of 7-11 New Road
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Biggers P
- Postcode
- HX1 2LH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the poster display board on the visual amenity of the surrounding area of New Road and the Halifax Town Centre Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed advertisement panel would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the Halifax Town Centre Conservation Area due to its scale, height, and cumulative impact with existing signage clutter, contrary to the statutory duty under section 72(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
What the Inspector cited
- 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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