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Dismissed12 June 20233315281

210-212 Albert Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9JB

Planning appeal 3315281 at 210-212 Albert Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9JB (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 June 2023 by Inspector Colebourne S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on amenity.

the upgrade of existing 48 sheet advert to support digital poster

Authority
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Colebourne S
Postcode
BL4 9JB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed advertisement on amenity

What decided it

The proposed digital sign would be disproportionately large and dominant in relation to the small-scale mixed residential and commercial character of the locality, causing significant harm to visual amenity that cannot be outweighed by the claimed benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CG3RA2

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