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Dismissed28 February 20223284296

3-5 Fennel Street, Warrington, WA1 2PA

Planning appeal 3284296 at 3-5 Fennel Street, Warrington, WA1 2PA (Warrington Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 February 2022 by Inspector Ellison H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the visual amenity of the area, including the setting of nearby heritage assets.

LED screen advertisement at first floor level spanning full width of host building, with second screen replacing existing illuminated fascia sign

Authority
Warrington Borough Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Ellison H
Postcode
WA1 2PA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the visual amenity of the area, including the setting of nearby heritage assets

What decided it

The proposed advertisement would result in unacceptable harm to the visual amenity of the area through its disproportionate size, overbearing design, and contribution to visual clutter.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy QE 7Policy QE 8

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