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Dismissed26 February 20243332005

Land at A124 Roundabout at Junction With Gurdwara Way, Barking, IG11 8BU

Planning appeal 3332005 at Land at A124 Roundabout at Junction With Gurdwara Way, Barking, IG11 8BU (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 26 February 2024 by Inspector Lock H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on public safety.

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Authority
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Lock H
Postcode
IG11 8BU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on public safety
  • The effect of the proposal on amenity

What decided it

The introduction of a large, illuminated digital display with changing images would create an unnecessary distraction at a point where drivers need heightened awareness of pedestrians and traffic, and would be visually intrusive against a backdrop of residential dwellings and open space.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D8 of The London Plan 2021Barking and Dagenham Core Strategy 2010 Policy CP3Policy BP7 of the Council's Borough Wide Development Policies Development Plan Document 2011

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