Bus Shelter (1102-0543), Outside Asda, Bedminster Parade, Bristol, BS3 4HH

to replace existing double-sided bus shelter advertising displays comprising one digital display and one internally illuminated 6-sheet display, with double-sided digital displays. Replacement digital displays will portray static advertising images that change every 10 seconds

Authority: Bristol City Council
Appeal type: commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector: Billings C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the north facing digital advertisement display on drivers of vehicles approaching from the north and the consequential effect on the public safety of the occupants of other vehicles and pedestrians

What decided it

The proposed digital advertisement would not cause harm to public safety as it would not create unacceptable additional distraction to road users compared to the existing illuminated advertisement it replaces, and would not obstruct sight lines to nearby traffic lights.

Framework references: 136

Plan policies cited: Policy DM23, Policy BCS10

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