Planning appeal decision
K F C, Greyhound Park Road, Greyhound Retail Park, Chester, CH1 4QG
Planning appeal 3310704 at K F C, Greyhound Park Road, Greyhound Retail Park, Chester, CH1 4QG (Cheshire West and Chester) was dismissed on 28 March 2023 by Inspector Whalley J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the two appeal signs would unduly distract vehicle drivers.
Retrospective permission for retention of 2 no. Non-Illuminated Banner Frames
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Whalley J
- Postcode
- CH1 4QG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the two appeal signs would unduly distract vehicle drivers
- Whether the signs would harm characteristics of the locality
- Whether the signs would cause an over proliferation of signage
What decided it
The signs would unduly distract drivers on a heavily trafficked main road and add unacceptably to the over-proliferation of signage, harming the visual amenity and characteristics of the locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM 17
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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