Planning appeal decision
The Outpost, 2 Union Street, Barnsley, S70 1JJ
Planning appeal 3334090 at The Outpost, 2 Union Street, Barnsley, S70 1JJ (Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 9 May 2024 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed advertisement display upon the amenity of the site and its surroundings and upon public safety.
Installation of 1 x 48 sheet free-standing LED illuminated advertising display panel, (measuring 6.2 m wide x 3.2 m high, and comprising pressed metal frame and sealed LED screen)
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- S70 1JJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed advertisement display upon the amenity of the site and its surroundings and upon public safety
What decided it
The display would be appropriately located within a busy commercial area where it would not harm visual amenity or create visual clutter, and would not cause unacceptable distraction to road users or pedestrians at the nearby signalised junction.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy T4
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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