Appeal Dismissed — Nottingham
2026/0174
United Carpets, Nottingham, NG5 6AJ
The appeal decision concerns a proposal by Mr. R Harrison for an advertisement sign at 31 Mansfield Road, Daybrook, Nottinghamshire, which was refused by Gedling Borough Council. The appeal was made under the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 2007, specifically addressing the installation of an internally illuminated signboard measuring 18sqm. The main issue identified by the Inspector was the impact of the proposed advertisement on local amenity. The Inspector noted that decisions regarding advertisements must prioritize amenity and public safety, referencing relevant local and national policies, including Policy LPD 32 of the Local Planning Document 2018 and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The Inspector described the site as a modern retail unit situated in a predominantly urban, commercial area, characterized by various existing signs. The proposed sign, a freestanding illuminated board, would be significantly larger than the existing signage and positioned in a way that would make it particularly obtrusive from the north and northeast, especially at a nearby junction. The Inspector concluded that the sign's size and illumination would result in disproportionate visual dominance in the street scene, conflicting with local policies aimed at preserving visual amenity. Despite noting the presence of other signs in the area, the Inspector found that the specific characteristics of the proposed sign were not comparable to those of existing signage. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, and the Inspector concluded that the proposed sign would cause significant harm to the amenity of the area.
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