Planning appeal decision
135 Green Lane, Derby, DE1 1RZ
Planning appeal 3328417 at 135 Green Lane, Derby, DE1 1RZ (Derby City Council) was dismissed on 18 March 2024 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the area with particular regard as to whether the proposed advertisement would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Green Lane and St Peters Conservation Area.
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- Authority
- Derby City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Bennett T
- Postcode
- DE1 1RZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the area with particular regard as to whether the proposed advertisement would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Green Lane and St Peters Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed advertisement would result in an unacceptable impact on visual amenity and would not preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area due to its siting, scale, elevated position and illumination in an area where advertisements are not a dominant feature.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Saved Policy E18Saved Policy E19Saved Policy E26Policy CP4Policy CP20
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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