Planning appeal decision
735 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 2HD
Planning appeal 3320835 at 735 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 2HD (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 10 October 2023 by Inspector Chukwujekwu I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement on amenity.
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- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Chukwujekwu I
- Postcode
- M11 2HD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisement on amenity
What decided it
The proposal would have a harmful effect on the visual amenity of the area due to the prominence and commercial character of the digital display, which would be incongruous with the adjacent residential area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DC15E3.3DM1EN1
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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