Planning appeal decision
Raebarn House, Hulbert Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7GP
Planning appeal 6006786 at Raebarn House, Hulbert Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7GP (Havant) was dismissed on 8 June 2026 by Inspector Martin Andrews, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the display on the amenity of the surroundings.
the installation of 1 No. digital advertisement display (illuminated)
- Authority
- Havant
- Appeal type
- advert · Commercial advertisement
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- advertisement
- Inspector
- Martin Andrews
- Postcode
- PO7 7GP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the display on the amenity of the surroundings
- the effect on highway safety
What decided it
The combination of unacceptable harm to residential amenity in a primarily residential setting and the potential to distract drivers at a critical junction with traffic lights and pedestrian crossing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS6Policy DM10Policy DM21
- 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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