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Dismissed9 October 20243346596

Marston Green Filling Station , 53 Station Road, Marston Green, B37 7AB

Planning appeal 3346596 at Marston Green Filling Station , 53 Station Road, Marston Green, B37 7AB (Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 October 2024 by Inspector Benson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed totem sign on visual amenity.

7m EV Totem Sign

Authority
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Benson E
Postcode
B37 7AB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed totem sign on visual amenity

What decided it

The height, overall size, position and illumination of the proposed totem sign would have an unacceptably prominent appearance that would harm visual amenity and the character of the surrounding area, with less intrusive alternatives available.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P15

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