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Allowed2 July 20253361008

20 Bath Road, Worcester, WR5 3EL

Planning appeal 3361008 at 20 Bath Road, Worcester, WR5 3EL (Worcester City Council) was allowed on 2 July 2025 by Inspector Brennan P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on amenity.

erection of a D6 small format advertisement display

Authority
Worcester City Council
Appeal type
advert · Advertisement Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Brennan P
Postcode
WR5 3EL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed advertisement on amenity
  • The effect of the proposed advertisement on public safety

What decided it

The proposed digital poster, when subject to appropriate conditions controlling illumination and display characteristics, would not significantly harm amenity or public safety given its commercial context, siting, and visibility constraints.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SWDP21
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 141

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