Planning appeal decision
130 Upwell Street, Sheffield, S4 8AJ
Planning appeal 6004048 at 130 Upwell Street, Sheffield, S4 8AJ (Sheffield City Council) was dismissed on 5 May 2026 by Inspector Buxton J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the surrounding area.
for the erection of one 48 sheet paper and paste advertisement display
- Authority
- Sheffield City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeals Service (Adverts)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Buxton J
- Postcode
- S4 8AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed advertisement would result in significant harm to visual amenity through visual clutter and unwelcome intrusion at a prominent junction, contrary to development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- BE13CS74
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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