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Dismissed3 July 20266004693

Esso, London Rd, Redhill, RH1 2JH

Planning appeal 6004693 at Esso, London Rd, Redhill, RH1 2JH (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 July 2026 by Inspector Nicola Davies, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting of the proposed advertisement on amenity, that being the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of a small D6 digital advertisement display

Authority
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type
advert · Advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
advertisement
Inspector
Nicola Davies
Postcode
RH1 2JH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the siting of the proposed advertisement on amenity, that being the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed illuminated digital advertisement would be visually prominent and harmful to the character and appearance of the area by adding to existing visual clutter at the site, and the claimed replacement of an existing sign was not substantiated.

What the Inspector cited

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