Planning appeal decision
99 Albert Road, Manchester, M19 2FU
Planning appeal 3322217 at 99 Albert Road, Manchester, M19 2FU (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.
installation of a digital advertising display
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Chukwujekwu I
- Postcode
- M19 2FU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisement on amenity
What decided it
The proposed digital advertising display would have a harmful effect on the visual amenity of the predominantly residential area by introducing a prominent, sequentially-changing illuminated commercial element that is incongruous with the area's character and appearance.
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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