Planning appeal decision
Land East of Ashingdon Road and North of Rochford Garden Way, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1TA
Planning appeal 3319408 at Land East of Ashingdon Road and North of Rochford Garden Way, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1TA (Rochford District Council) was allowed on 12 September 2023 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed advertisement on the residential character and visual appearance of the area.
the erection of advertisement approximately 4.25m high in total, free-standing post and panel signage, "V-Board" (chevron) style. Advertisement type: "Coming Soon
- Authority
- Rochford District Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- SS4 1TA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed advertisement on the residential character and visual appearance of the area
- the effect on public safety due to its location and potential to cause public disorder
What decided it
The proposed advertisement would not harm amenity or put public safety at risk, and there is no rational basis to think it would cause public disorder.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM37
- 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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