Planning appeal decision
192 York Road, Leeds, LS9 9LN
Planning appeal 3316254 at 192 York Road, Leeds, LS9 9LN (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 22 May 2023 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of the area.
the replacement of existing 16 sheet advertising billboard (measuring 3m x 2m) with Portrait wall mounted LED illuminated advertising display panel (measuring 2.8m x 1.9m)
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- advert · Advertisement Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- LS9 9LN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of the area
What decided it
The illuminated digital display would be visually striking and prominent, dominating the building and creating visual clutter incongruous with the predominantly residential character of Raincliffe Street, thereby causing harmful effects on amenity contrary to the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10 of the Leeds Core Strategy (2014 Amended 2019)Saved Policy GP5 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (Review) (2006)Saved Policy BD8 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (Review) (2006)
- 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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