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Dismissed23 October 20253367534

2 Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PZ

Planning appeal 3367534 at 2 Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PZ (Chorley Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 October 2025 by Inspector Morrison A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of the area.

replacement of existing advertisements with 1no. digital display ("D - Poster")

Authority
Chorley Borough Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Morrison A
Postcode
PR7 1PZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of the area

What decided it

The proposed illuminated digital display, by virtue of its overall size, height, positioning and luminance, would appear as a visually dominant feature that would harm the amenity of the area.

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