Planning appeal decision
Roundabout at the Junction Of Brunel Way, Marsh St North And Halcrow Ave, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5TE
Planning appeal 3346290 at Roundabout at the Junction Of Brunel Way, Marsh St North And Halcrow Ave, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5TE (Dartford Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 December 2024 by Inspector Knight A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the visual amenity of the area and on public safety.
4 x free standing, non-illuminated fascia advertising boards
- Authority
- Dartford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Knight A
- Postcode
- DA1 5TE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the visual amenity of the area and on public safety
What decided it
The proposed boards would harm the visual amenity of the area, particularly the residential neighbourhood, by encroaching the commercial feel across the road and creating a jarring, invasive presence contrary to Policy M1 of The Dartford Plan 2024.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy M1Policy M16
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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