Planning appeal decision
19 Advert Right 6028 01 Gable Of Sheepscar Street South, Sheepscar, Leeds, LS7 1AD
Planning appeal 3322001 at 19 Advert Right 6028 01 Gable Of Sheepscar Street South, Sheepscar, Leeds, LS7 1AD (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 30 August 2023 by Inspector Gunn J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed advertisement on public safety.
described on the application form as the ‘Upgrade of 1x existing 48 sheet advert to support digital poster and removal of 1x 48 sheet advert
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Gunn J
- Postcode
- LS7 1AD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed advertisement on public safety
- the effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of the area
What decided it
The proposed digital advertisement would create unacceptable visual distraction for southbound drivers at a busy junction with traffic hazards, presenting a significant risk of collisions and injuries.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GP5 of the Leeds Saved Unitary Development PlanPolicy T2 of the Leeds Core StrategyPolicy BD8 of the UDPPolicy P10 of the CS
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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