Planning appeal decision
18A Coombe Rd, Brighton, BN2 4EA
Planning appeal 3325542 at 18A Coombe Rd, Brighton, BN2 4EA (Brighton and Hove City Council) was allowed on 10 November 2023 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the timber billboard sign on amenity.
display of wall mounted timber billboard (non- illuminated) – standard 16 sheet size measuring 3.2 metres x 2.16 metres (retrospective)
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- BN2 4EA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the timber billboard sign on amenity
What decided it
The non-illuminated nature of the billboard, its smaller size compared to the previous hoarding, its limited visibility, and its appropriate proportions and siting on the flank wall meant it would not adversely affect visual amenities of the surrounding area or nearby residential occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM18DM20DM24CP12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 136
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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