Planning appeal decision
25 Euston Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5DF
Planning appeal 3347408 at 25 Euston Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5DF (Lancaster City Council) was dismissed on 12 December 2024 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisements on the amenity of the area.
for the display of an internally illuminated fascia sign, an internally illuminated projecting sign and ATM surround
- Authority
- Lancaster City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Francis M
- Postcode
- LA4 5DF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisements on the amenity of the area
What decided it
The internal illumination of the signage is visually intrusive and jars with other signage in the Conservation Area, failing to preserve or enhance its character and appearance, thereby causing harmful effects on visual amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM21DM29DM38SP7EC5SP1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 141
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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