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Dismissed12 September 20253336656

E and S W Knowles , Perrywell Road , Birmigham , Birmingham , B6 7AT

Planning appeal 3336656 at E and S W Knowles , Perrywell Road , Birmigham , Birmingham , B6 7AT (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 12 September 2025 by Inspector Pickernell E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on public safety for users of the M6 motorway.

the installation of an LED, two directional V advertisement sign set adjacent to the M6 motorway, Birmingham

Authority
Birmingham City Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Pickernell E
Postcode
B6 7AT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on public safety for users of the M6 motorway

What decided it

The proposed signage would divert drivers' attention at a location where full concentration is necessary to safely navigate a complex motorway interchange with high traffic flows, thereby significantly increasing the risk of collisions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PG3Policy TP44Policy DM7

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