Planning appeal decision
Land at Webster Hill, Dewsbury, WF12 9QA
Planning appeal 3344898 at Land at Webster Hill, Dewsbury, WF12 9QA (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was allowed on 20 August 2024 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement displays upon public safety.
New pair of LED illuminated 48-sheet advertisement displays
- Authority
- Kirklees Metropolitan Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- WF12 9QA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement displays upon public safety
What decided it
The physical separation and offset positioning of the proposed displays relative to the traffic light heads, combined with adequate driver sightlines and reaction time, would prevent the displays from causing confusion with or distraction from traffic signals.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP21
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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