Planning appeal decision
242 North Circular Road, Stonebridge, London, NW10 0JU
Planning appeal 3348934 at 242 North Circular Road, Stonebridge, London, NW10 0JU (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 20 November 2024 by Inspector McGurk N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on public safety.
replacement of existing paper and paste advertising hoarding with a digital advertising screen (D-Poster)
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- NW10 0JU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on public safety
What decided it
The proposed illuminated, regularly-changing digital advertisement would introduce an obtrusive, eye-catching distraction at an exceptionally busy junction with heavy pedestrian and vehicle movements, creating a significant risk to public safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy T4 of the London Plan (2021)Policy BT1 of the Brent Local Plan (2022)Policy DMP1 of the Brent Local Plan (2022)Advertisements (Other Than Shops) Supplementary Planning Guidance Number 8 (2004)
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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