Planning appeal decision
Phoenix Theatre, Palace Pound St. Marys Street, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5HT
Planning appeal 3336901 at Phoenix Theatre, Palace Pound St. Marys Street, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5HT (Herefordshire Council) was dismissed on 23 September 2024 by Inspector O'Connor H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of the area.
Proposal is to replace the existing glass - fronted display cabinet with a waterproof digital display board to advertise posters relating to events at the theatre. It is anticipated that the board will be switched off overnight
- Authority
- Herefordshire Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- O'Connor H
- Postcode
- HR9 5HT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of the area
What decided it
The proposed illuminated digital display board would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area due to its uncompromising modern appearance and jarring visual effect in a sensitive historic context adjacent to a Grade I listed church.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LD1LD4EN1EN2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 141Paragraph 97Paragraph 195Paragraph 205
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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