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Dismissed5 November 20243349284

Land West of Ashton Road, Hathershaw, Oldham, OL8 3HF

Planning appeal 3349284 at Land West of Ashton Road, Hathershaw, Oldham, OL8 3HF (Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 November 2024 by Inspector Seddon M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed digital advertisement display on amenity having regard to the character and appearance of the area.

installation of a replacement billboard

Authority
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Seddon M
Postcode
OL8 3HF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed digital advertisement display on amenity having regard to the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect on public safety

What decided it

The proposed digital display would cause significant distraction to drivers at a complex, accident-prone junction with traffic lights, creating an unacceptable risk to highway and public safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Development Management Policy 5Development Management Policy 9

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