Planning appeal decision
Land Adjacent Former Public Convenience Building, Sinfin Lane C/O Osmaston Park Road, Derby, DE23 8WJ
Planning appeal 3310137 at Land Adjacent Former Public Convenience Building, Sinfin Lane C/O Osmaston Park Road, Derby, DE23 8WJ (Derby City Council) was dismissed on 9 March 2023 by Inspector Seddon M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement displays on amenity having regard to the character and appearance of the area and streetscene.
new pair of 48-sheet digital advertisement displays
- Authority
- Derby City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Seddon M
- Postcode
- DE23 8WJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement displays on amenity having regard to the character and appearance of the area and streetscene
- The effect on public safety
What decided it
The significant detrimental impact on outlook and residential amenity for occupants of nearby houses caused by the visual prominence, size, height and illumination of the proposed displays, combined with the undue addition to streetscene clutter.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- GD5E26CP23
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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