Planning appeal decision
Unit 1 and 2, Paget Street, Burton Upon Trent, DE14 3TQ
Planning appeal 3308550 at Unit 1 and 2, Paget Street, Burton Upon Trent, DE14 3TQ (East Staffordshire Borough Council) was allowed on 5 June 2023 by Inspector Gunn J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenities of the area.
Display of an internally illuminated digital poster sign (revised scheme)
- Authority
- East Staffordshire Borough Council
- Appeal type
- advert · Advertisement Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Gunn J
- Postcode
- DE14 3TQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenities of the area
What decided it
The use of control systems to adjust luminance according to ambient light conditions would restrict dazzle while maintaining legibility and would not unacceptably harm local amenity or public safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP9
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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