Seven digital LED displays at Locations At Old Bridge Street, Truro

“The proposal seeks advertisement consent for the installation of 7No. 2 sided (back-to-back) digital LED displays…”

“Four hubs lie within the Truro Conservation Area (Old Bridge Street, Pydar Street, Lemon Quay and Station Road Hubs) and two hubs are seen in context of surrounding Grade II listed buildings (Old Bridge Street and Pydar Street hubs).”

“The proposal is not considered to generate any material neighbour amenity impacts in terms of overlooking, overshadowing or overbearing or with regards to light and noise and in this regard accords with Cornwall Local Plan Policy 12. With suitably worded conditions recommended under the associated planning consent of PA25/09925 to control measures in this regard.”

“In terms of safety, the hubs and their associated LED screens would not materially affect pedestrians/drivers visibility splays/sightlines. As per the submitted proposed illustrations and block/site plans, the locations have been strategically chosen to ensure highway safety is not jeopardised.”

“Electoral Division Members: The application encompasses sites within three adjoining Electoral Divisions within Truro. The application has been called to Planning Committee at the request of two of the Electoral Divisional Members, Councillors Rich and Webb, as the design of the hubs is considered by them to be out of character and keeping and harmful to the setting of the Truro Conservation Area and Historic environment.”

“Information Classification: PUBLIC However following the 5 day protocol the City Council disagreed with the officers recommendation of approval requesting the LPA to consider referring the matter to planning committee.”

“One letter of objection received with the planning issues raised;”

“- Design considered to be out of character and keeping - Light pollution (upon the Conservation Area and upon residential dwellings impeding on amenity) - Maintenance concerns - Impact upon the Conservation Area and setting of Listed Buildings (Agreement with Historic England’s initial comments as per associated application…”

“RESOLVED that Advertisement Consent be granted in respect of Application No. PA25/02296 subject to the conditions set out in the report.”

“The reasons given by the Proposer for wishing to approve the application were as set out in the report.”