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Allowed5 April 20223290628

Sears Property, 16 Market Place, Wokingham, RG40 1AL

Planning appeal 3290628 at Sears Property, 16 Market Place, Wokingham, RG40 1AL (Wokingham Borough Council) was allowed on 5 April 2022 by Inspector Langford-Tejrar K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the amenity of the area, particularly whether the proposal conserves or enhances the significance of the Wokingham Town Centre Conservation Area.

1no externally illuminated fascia sign with channel light and 1 no. non-illuminated projecting sign

Authority
Wokingham Borough Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Langford-Tejrar K
Postcode
RG40 1AL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the amenity of the area, particularly whether the proposal conserves or enhances the significance of the Wokingham Town Centre Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed signs are appropriately scaled, coloured, illuminated and finished to blend with the varied character of the conservation area and would not harm its significance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy TB19Policy TB24

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