Planning appeal decision
175 Effingham Street, Rotherham, S65 1BL
Planning appeal 3328410 at 175 Effingham Street, Rotherham, S65 1BL (Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 30 January 2024 by Inspector Pipe C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement on public safety.
display of an illuminated digital advertising hoarding
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Pipe C
- Postcode
- S65 1BL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisement on public safety
What decided it
The proposed illuminated digital advertisement would not harm public safety as drivers would approach the roundabout with caution and the static changing images would not constitute a material distraction compared to existing illuminated signage in the urban environment.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP60
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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