Planning appeal decision
Greenhithe Service Station, London Road, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9EJ
Planning appeal 3374477 at Greenhithe Service Station, London Road, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9EJ (Dartford Borough Council) was allowed on 17 December 2025 by Inspector Desai S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of the area.
Erection of 1x D-Poster Advertisement
- Authority
- Dartford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Desai S
- Postcode
- DA9 9EJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of the area
- the effect of the proposed advertisement upon public safety
What decided it
The advertisement's scale, placement, fixed nature with static images, and controlled luminance would not cause material distraction to drivers or harm to amenity and heritage assets, satisfying the regulatory requirements for amenity and public safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy M1Policy M2Policy M5Policy M16
- 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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