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Dismissed26 January 20263374739

Corner Of Pier Road And Dynamo Way, Gillingham, Medway, ME4 4FT

Planning appeal 3374739 at Corner Of Pier Road And Dynamo Way, Gillingham, Medway, ME4 4FT (Medway Council) was dismissed on 26 January 2026 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on public safety with particular regard to highway safety.

erection of a new D48 display

Authority
Medway Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Miles H
Postcode
ME4 4FT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on public safety with particular regard to highway safety

What decided it

The proposed digital sign positioned directly behind nearside traffic signal heads would cause driver distraction at a busy, complex junction and detract from signal effectiveness, creating a risk of collisions and harm to public safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BNE10

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