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Dismissed13 August 20253364632

728 London Road, Grays, RM20 3LU

Planning appeal 3364632 at 728 London Road, Grays, RM20 3LU (Thurrock Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 August 2025 by Inspector Heppell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed advertisement on amenity.

a 1 x D96 sheet panel, and freestanding structure upon which is displayed the advertisement

Authority
Thurrock Borough Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Heppell J
Postcode
RM20 3LU

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 advertisement would introduce a prominent, imposing freestanding structure in a relatively open industrial area not characterised by such advertisements, thereby harming the visual amenity and character of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
PMD2CSTP22PMD9
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 141Paragraph 116

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