®Planning appeal decision
170-172 Spring Bank, Hull, HU3 1PG
Change of use of the ground floor from retail (Class E) to Adult Gaming Centre (Sui Generis)
- Authority
- Kingston-Upon-Hull City Council
- Appeal type
- advert · Advertisement Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other
- Inspector
- Burnham T
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Appeal A: whether the proposal would have any significant adverse impact on the living conditions of nearby residential occupiers
- Appeal A: whether flood risk at the appeal site has been adequately addressed
- Appeal A: whether the proposed change of use would undermine the health, vitality and viability of the Spring Bank Local Centre
- Appeal A: whether the proposal would undermine the aims of promoting healthy and inclusive neighbourhoods and lifestyles
- Appeal B: the effect of the external alterations to the shop front including access ramp on the character and appearance of the Spring Bank Conservation Area
- Appeal C: the effect of the advertisement on the visual amenity of the area
What decided it
Appeal A: the inadequate noise assessment failing to identify and assess impacts on the adjoining residential property; Appeal B: the well-considered design preserving Conservation Area character; Appeal C: the non-traditional and heavy projecting sign bracket design conflicting with Conservation Area guidance.
Plan policies cited: Policy 12, Policy 14, Policy 15, Policy 16, Policy 19, Policy 20, Policy 40
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.