Planning appeal decision
31 Feeder Road, Bristol, BS2 0SE
Planning appeal 3362907 at 31 Feeder Road, Bristol, BS2 0SE (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 22 August 2025 by Inspector Han U, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on amenity.
erection of one D48 advertisement display
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Han U
- Postcode
- BS2 0SE
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 position and nature of the proposed illuminated digital advertisement, with its bright dynamic display and 10-second message changes, would create unacceptable distraction for drivers at a busy junction with high pedestrian and cyclist activity and non-signal-controlled crossings, thereby causing harmful effects on public safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- BCS21BCS22BCS10DM26DM27DM28DM31DM23
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 141
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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