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Dismissed25 July 20253366610

154 Old Church Road, Clevedon, BS21 7TU

Planning appeal 3366610 at 154 Old Church Road, Clevedon, BS21 7TU (North Somerset Council) was dismissed on 25 July 2025 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertising display on public safety, and particularly highway and pedestrian safety.

the erection of a freestanding internally illuminated small format advertising display

Authority
North Somerset Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Andrews M
Postcode
BS21 7TU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed advertising display on public safety, and particularly highway and pedestrian safety

What decided it

The proposed advertising display would be a material distraction to motorists at a busy junction and would likely contribute to the risk of accidents at the exit from the petrol filling station onto the highway.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS10CS12DM32DM24

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