Planning appeal decision
2 Villdale Avenue, Stockport, SK2 5SQ
Planning appeal 3347993 at 2 Villdale Avenue, Stockport, SK2 5SQ (Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 October 2024 by Inspector Taylor K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement on amenity.
the display of an advertisement (flag) on a dwelling
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Taylor K
- Postcode
- SK2 5SQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisement on amenity
What decided it
The height and siting of the flagpole and flag result in significant adverse visual impact on the amenity of the residential area, being uncharacteristic and adding unnecessary clutter to a street scene devoid of advertisements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SIE-1
- 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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