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Split Decision19 October 20213274603

73 Watling Street West , Towcester , NN12 6AG

Planning appeal 3274603 at 73 Watling Street West , Towcester , NN12 6AG (South Northamptonshire District Council *) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 19 October 2021 by Inspector Plenty B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on visual amenity.

Fascia sign with lighting strip, internally illuminated projecting sign, painted render to match the signage (Retrospective)

Authority
South Northamptonshire District Council *
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Plenty B
Postcode
NN12 6AG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on visual amenity

What decided it

The internally illuminated projecting sign's obtrusive, bulky and bright appearance sharply contrasting with subdued nearby advertising caused harmful visual amenity impact to the conservation area, whereas the fascia sign and render were modest, appropriately scaled and compatible with the area's character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SS2HE5HE6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 136

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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