Planning appeal decision
Shell, 39 Higher Lane, Lymm, Warrington, WA13 0BA
Planning appeal 3362760 at Shell, 39 Higher Lane, Lymm, Warrington, WA13 0BA (Warrington Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 June 2025 by Inspector Seddon M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement display on amenity.
erection of a D6 small format advertisement display
- Authority
- Warrington Borough Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Seddon M
- Postcode
- WA13 0BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement display on amenity
What decided it
The proposed display would have a harmful effect on amenity having regard to the character and appearance of the mainly residential and verdant area of Higher Lane.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC6
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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