Planning appeal decision
John Stayte Services Ltd, 82 Chesterton Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1YD
Planning appeal 3357344 at John Stayte Services Ltd, 82 Chesterton Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1YD (Cotswold District Council) was dismissed on 3 March 2025 by Inspector Kay D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the amenity of the surrounding area.
‘Installation of 1x48 sheet freestanding LED illuminated advertising display unit, measuring 6.4m in width x 3.4m in height and comprising a pressed metal frame and sealed LED screen’
- Authority
- Cotswold District Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Kay D
- Postcode
- GL7 1YD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposals on the amenity of the surrounding area
What decided it
The size, elevated positioning and proximity to existing signage of the proposed display would have an unacceptably detrimental effect on the amenity of the surrounding transitional but predominantly residential area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN2
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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