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Dismissed30 August 20233322001

19 Advert Right 6028 01 Gable Of Sheepscar Street South, Sheepscar, Leeds, LS7 1AD

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy GP5 of the Leeds Saved Unitary Development Plan, Policy T2 of the Leeds Core Strategy, Policy BD8 of the UDP, Policy P10 of the CS

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