Planning appeal decision
Unit F, Townsmoor Retail Park Great Bolton Street, Blackburn, BB2 3PX
Planning appeal 3330195 at Unit F, Townsmoor Retail Park Great Bolton Street, Blackburn, BB2 3PX (Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council) was allowed on 8 May 2024 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement upon the amenity of the area.
display of 1 no. internally illuminated “totem” sign; 1 no. internally illuminated height limiter sign; 3 no. internally illuminated information signs and 7 internally illuminated fascia signs
- Appeal type
- advert · Advertisement Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Harding C
- Postcode
- BB2 3PX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement upon the amenity of the area
What decided it
The proposed advertisement would not harm the amenity of the area as it would form part of the transitional commercial streetscape without appearing incongruous or creating visual clutter.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 43 of the Blackburn with Darwen Borough Local Plan Part 2 (2015)Blackburn with Darwen Borough Local Plan Outdoor Advertisements and Signs Supplementary Planning Guidance
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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