Planning appeal decision
Onyx Function Suite, 244-246, Telegraph Road, Heswall , Wirral, CH60 7SG
Planning appeal 3368354 at Onyx Function Suite, 244-246, Telegraph Road, Heswall , Wirral, CH60 7SG (Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 21 October 2025 by Inspector Jamieson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement on visual amenity.
signage to be installed on the exterior wall of premises: 1. A primary sign, displaying the name of venue (externally illuminated) 2. 3no. additional poster signs to promote upcoming events and services (externally illuminated)
- Authority
- Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Jamieson S
- Postcode
- CH60 7SG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisement on visual amenity
What decided it
The advertisements' unobtrusive location, set-back position, filtering by mature trees, and assimilation within the established commercial character of the area ensure they do not adversely affect visual amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy WS6Policy WS7
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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