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Allowed19 August 20266009031

Bus Shelter Cg - Holgate Road, Outside 124, York, YO24 4BB

Planning appeal 6009031 at Bus Shelter Cg - Holgate Road, Outside 124, York, YO24 4BB (City of York Council) was allowed on 19 August 2026 by Inspector Chris Pipe, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement on public safety.

Proposed Double sided digital Bus Shelter advertising displays to replace existing Double sided Internally Illuminated 6 sheet Bus Shelter advertising displays. Proposed Digital displays to portray static advertising images that change every 10 seconds, in sequence

Authority
City of York Council
Appeal type
advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
advertisement
Inspector
Chris Pipe
Postcode
YO24 4BB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the advertisement on public safety

What decided it

The perpendicular positioning of the inward-facing digital screen and the presence of established street lighting meant the proposed advertisement would not materially distract drivers or harm public safety despite the busy urban environment.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D13Policy T1
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy HE6

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