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Dismissed16 July 20213273234

The Granby Barbers, 123B Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 6FD

Planning appeal 3273234 at The Granby Barbers, 123B Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 6FD (Leicester City Council) was dismissed on 16 July 2021 by Inspector Wraight G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the sign on the amenity of the surrounding area and the Granby Street Conservation Area.

the installation of internally illuminated fascia sign

Authority
Leicester City Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Wraight G
Postcode
LE1 6FD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the sign on the amenity of the surrounding area and the Granby Street Conservation Area

What decided it

The internal illumination of the sign, combined with its prominent positioning, caused unacceptable harm to the amenity of the conservation area and failed to preserve or enhance its character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS03Policy CS18
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 132

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