Planning appeal decision
24 Otley Road, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 8AH
Planning appeal 3344703 at 24 Otley Road, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 8AH (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 5 July 2024 by Inspector Caines A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed digital advertising screen on the visual amenity of the area with due regard to the Guiseley Conservation Area.
a wall mounted portrait LED advertising display panel (measuring 3m high x 2m wide, and comprising pressed metal frame and sealed LED screen)
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Caines A
- Postcode
- LS20 8AH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed digital advertising screen on the visual amenity of the area with due regard to the Guiseley Conservation Area
- The effect on public safety
What decided it
The proposed digital advertising screen would be detrimental to visual amenity and would not preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Guiseley Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BD8Policy GP5Policy P10Policy P11Policy T2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 141Paragraph 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.
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