Planning appeal decision
67 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9BL
Planning appeal 6013140 at 67 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9BL (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 14 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on public safety.
erection of an illuminated 48-sheet poster advertisement display
- Appeal type
- advert · Commercial advertisement
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- advertisement
- Postcode
- WF2 9BL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on public safety
What decided it
The visual prominence of the illuminated advertisement would create an unacceptable risk of driver distraction at a signal-controlled crossing, to the detriment of highway and pedestrian safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP27
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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