Planning appeal decision
Empire Banqueting & Hall High Street, Aldershot, GU11 1DJ
Planning appeal 3321264 at Empire Banqueting & Hall High Street, Aldershot, GU11 1DJ (Rushmoor Borough Council) was allowed on 17 October 2023 by Inspector Lawrence R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement on amenity, including with regard to its effect on the character and appearance of the nearby Aldershot West Conservation Area.
New single illuminated 48-sheet digital advertisement display
- Authority
- Rushmoor Borough Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Lawrence R
- Postcode
- GU11 1DJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisement on amenity, including with regard to its effect on the character and appearance of the nearby Aldershot West Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal was acceptable in terms of its effect upon amenity, including the character and appearance of the nearby Aldershot West Conservation Area, as the display was proportionate to the host building, would not obscure key features, and the low illumination levels would blend with the commercial character of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP1Policy DE1Policy DE9Policy HE1Policy HE3
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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