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Dismissed30 April 20253362149

323 Two Mile Hill Road, Bristol, BS15 1AP

Planning appeal 3362149 at 323 Two Mile Hill Road, Bristol, BS15 1AP (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 30 April 2025 by Inspector Boughton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed replacement digital display on the character and appearance of the area and the amenity of neighbouring users.

Replacement of externally illuminated 48-sheet advertisement with digital display

Authority
Bristol City Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Boughton A
Postcode
BS15 1AP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed replacement digital display on the character and appearance of the area and the amenity of neighbouring users
  • the effect of the proposed replacement digital display on pedestrian and highway safety

What decided it

The proposal would cause an unacceptable impact on highway safety and pedestrian safety due to the increased driver distraction from a dynamic display in a location with multiple competing demands on driver attention.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM28
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 141

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