Planning appeal decision
2A Vicars Cross Road, Great Boughton, Chester, CH3 5NL
Planning appeal 3312813 at 2A Vicars Cross Road, Great Boughton, Chester, CH3 5NL (Cheshire West and Chester) was dismissed on 26 May 2023 by Inspector Clegg R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement on the amenity of this part of Chester.
A non-illuminated banner sign on the south-west fascia of the building with the business name, telephone number and social media contacts, 3.2 metres in height
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- advert · Advertisement Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Clegg R
- Postcode
- CH3 5NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisement on the amenity of this part of Chester
What decided it
The size, position and prominence of the banner sign in a predominantly residential area causes serious harm to amenity that cannot be justified by business needs or comparison with other advertisements in the locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM 17
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 136
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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