Planning appeal decision
457 Old Chester Road, Wirral, Rock Ferry, CH42 2DU
Planning appeal 3324787 at 457 Old Chester Road, Wirral, Rock Ferry, CH42 2DU (Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 October 2023 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of the area.
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- Authority
- Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- CH42 2DU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of the area
What decided it
The size and elevated position of the proposed advertisements would cause unacceptable harm to the visual amenity of the residential area and residents opposite the site.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HS15
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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