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Allowed20 November 20233322728

Car Park Adjacent To 122 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone, ME15 6HD

Planning appeal 3322728 at Car Park Adjacent To 122 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone, ME15 6HD (Maidstone Borough Council) was allowed on 20 November 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 setting of the Grade II Listed 135-141 Upper Stone Street.

upgrade of existing 48 sheet advert to support digital poster

Authority
Maidstone Borough Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Lawrence R
Postcode
ME15 6HD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the advertisement on amenity, including with regard to its effect on the setting of the Grade II Listed 135-141 Upper Stone Street
  • The effect of the advertisement on public safety

What decided it

The proposal would be acceptable in terms of both amenity and public safety, with conditions controlling the digital display characteristics and illumination levels ensuring no significant adverse impacts.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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