Planning appeal decision
52 Norfolk Square, Brighton, BN1 2PA
Planning appeal 3361429 at 52 Norfolk Square, Brighton, BN1 2PA (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 5 June 2025 by Inspector Packman J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect the proposal would have on the visual amenity of the area, with particular regard to the preservation or enhancement of the Montpelier and Clifton Hill Conservation Area.
erection of new digital poster display
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Packman J
- Postcode
- BN1 2PA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect the proposal would have on the visual amenity of the area, with particular regard to the preservation or enhancement of the Montpelier and Clifton Hill Conservation Area
What decided it
The dynamic, eye-catching nature of the digital poster display in a prominent corner position within a sensitive Conservation Area would cause unacceptable harm to visual amenity and fail to preserve or enhance the historic character of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP12CP13CP15DM24DM26
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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