Planning appeal decision
Bus Shelter (Ref. 1102-0009), In Front of 567 Fishponds Road, Bristol, BS16 3AF
Planning appeal 3309965 at Bus Shelter (Ref. 1102-0009), In Front of 567 Fishponds Road, Bristol, BS16 3AF (Bristol City Council) was allowed on 24 August 2023 by Inspector Jones GP, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisements on public safety.
Replace existing Double-sided Internally Illuminated 6-sheet Bus Shelter advertising displays with Double-sided digital displays
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jones GP
- Postcode
- BS16 3AF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisements on public safety
What decided it
Digital advertisements of this type are commonly seen in urban areas and are not generally of an unusual nature, and at each of the four sites the specific local conditions—including visibility, distance from traffic hazards, traffic speeds, and the offset position of the shelters—do not present unacceptable public safety risks.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BCS10 of the Bristol City Council Core StrategyPolicy DM23 of the Council's Site Allocations and Development Management Policies
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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