Planning appeal decision
Wyreside Hall, Dolphinholme, Lancaster, LA2 9DH
Planning appeal 3327839 at Wyreside Hall, Dolphinholme, Lancaster, LA2 9DH (Lancaster City Council) was dismissed on 6 November 2023 by Inspector Mansell K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement display on the amenity of the surrounding area.
Two flagpoles displaying the National flag positioned either side of the track providing access to Wyreside Hall from Chipping Lane
- Authority
- Lancaster City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Mansell K
- Postcode
- LA2 9DH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisement display on the amenity of the surrounding area
What decided it
The flagpoles introduce a visually incongruous and harmful feature into the setting of the listed building and the rural character of the surrounding area, which cannot be justified by unsubstantiated claims of wayfinding or highway safety benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN3Policy DM21Policy DM29Policy DM39Policy DM46
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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