Planning appeal decision
859 Chester Rd (Stanley House), Stretford, Manchester, M32 0RN
Planning appeal 3331605 at 859 Chester Rd (Stanley House), Stretford, Manchester, M32 0RN (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed 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 the amenity of the area.
freestanding timber billboard (standard 48 sheet size) measuring 6 x 3 metres (non-illuminated)
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Pipe C
- Postcode
- M32 0RN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisement on the amenity of the area
What decided it
The advertisement's imposing scale and conspicuous location cause demonstrable harm to the setting of nearby listed heritage assets and to the amenity of the area, with no public benefits to justify this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy L7Policy R1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 208
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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