Planning appeal decision
Site No 1995 Side of 113, Northgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2AA
Planning appeal 3332802 at Site No 1995 Side of 113, Northgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2AA (Gloucester City Council) was dismissed on 30 January 2024 by Inspector Whalley J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Would the proposed digital sign be an apt feature or unduly prominent and inharmonious, having due regard to the need to preserve or enhance the appearance of the London Road Conservation Area?.
Conversion of poster advertisement display to D- poster
- Authority
- Gloucester City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Whalley J
- Postcode
- GL1 2AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Would the proposed digital sign be an apt feature or unduly prominent and inharmonious, having due regard to the need to preserve or enhance the appearance of the London Road Conservation Area?
What decided it
The proposed digital illuminated advertisement with constantly changing displays would not preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the London Road Conservation Area and would be unduly prominent and inharmonious in this sensitive location.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 136
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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