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Dismissed26 April 20243330131

8 Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, ST17 4BN

Planning appeal 3330131 at 8 Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, ST17 4BN (Stafford Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 April 2024 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of the area, with particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Forebridge Conservation Area.

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Authority
Stafford Borough Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Ollerenshaw M
Postcode
ST17 4BN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of the area, with particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Forebridge Conservation Area
  • The effect of the proposal upon public safety

What decided it

The proposal would harm visual amenity and the character of the conservation area, and would present a distraction to drivers at a busy signalised junction, thereby conflicting with both amenity and public safety requirements.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy N1Policy N9Policy T2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 115

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