Planning appeal decision
BP Petrol Filling Station, 168-170 Lockhurst Lane, Coventry, CV6 5NY
Planning appeal 3338035 at BP Petrol Filling Station, 168-170 Lockhurst Lane, Coventry, CV6 5NY (Coventry City Council) was dismissed on 10 September 2024 by Inspector Cooper P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on amenity and on public safety as it relates to highway safety for road users.
installation of illuminated digital 48 sheet advertisement display
- Authority
- Coventry City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cooper P
- Postcode
- CV6 5NY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on amenity and on public safety as it relates to highway safety for road users
What decided it
The changing illuminated digital display at a critical junction point would unduly distract drivers at a location where highway safety is paramount, presenting unacceptable risks that cannot be adequately mitigated.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy AC1Policy AC2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 115
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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