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Allowed20 July 20266008518

Land to the North East of 34 Yoden Way, Peterlee, SR8 1AS

Planning appeal 6008518 at Land to the North East of 34 Yoden Way, Peterlee, SR8 1AS (Durham County Council) was allowed on 20 July 2026 by Inspector David Cross, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the disputed condition is reasonable and necessary in the interests of amenity and public safety.

Replacement of paper and paste advertisement display board with digital advertisement display board

Authority
Durham County Council
Appeal type
advert · Advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
advertisement
Inspector
David Cross
Postcode
SR8 1AS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the disputed condition is reasonable and necessary in the interests of amenity and public safety

What decided it

The original condition's uniform 300 cd/m² limit was unreasonable during daylight hours as it would make the display barely legible and potentially distracting, whereas a higher daytime limit controlled by ambient light adaptation and professional guidance standards would protect highway safety and amenity without unnecessary restriction.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 21Policy 29
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 132

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