Planning appeal decision
33 Norwood Avenue, Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5RA
Planning appeal 3338886 at 33 Norwood Avenue, Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5RA (Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council) was dismissed on 14 June 2024 by Inspector Teasdale N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on visual amenity.
Install D48 Sheet Advertising display on gable end wall of 33 Norwood Avenue, Heaton
- Authority
- Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- NE6 5RA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on visual amenity
What decided it
The proposed digital LED advertisement would be visually obtrusive and materially out of keeping with the character of this predominantly residential suburban area, conflicting with policies requiring high quality and sustainable design.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS15 of the Planning for the Future Core Strategy and Urban Core Plan for Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne (2010-2030), 2015Policy DM20 of the Newcastle Upon Tyne Development and Allocations Plan (2015-2030), 2020
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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