Planning appeal decision
17 Ashburton Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4XN
Planning appeal 3307673 at 17 Ashburton Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4XN (Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council) was dismissed on 5 December 2022 by Inspector Caines A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of the surrounding area, with due regard to the Gosforth Conservation Area.
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- Authority
- Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Caines A
- Postcode
- NE3 4XN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of the surrounding area, with due regard to the Gosforth Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposed advertisement on public safety
What decided it
The proposed advertisement causes unacceptable harm to the amenity of the surrounding area and the character and appearance of the Gosforth Conservation Area through its intrusive, conspicuous design and bright LED lighting.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS15Policy DM20Policy DM21Policy C13Policy DM14
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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