Planning appeal decision
Land East of A12, Capel St Mary, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2XS
Planning appeal 3301419 at Land East of A12, Capel St Mary, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2XS (Babergh District Council) was dismissed on 8 November 2022 by Inspector Reed D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the signs on the visual amenity of the locations concerned.
a freestanding non-illuminated pole-mounted sign
- Authority
- Babergh District Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Reed D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the signs on the visual amenity of the locations concerned
What decided it
The signs significantly harm visual amenity in sensitive locations, particularly the Stratford St Mary sign within the Dedham Vale AONB, conflicting with development plan policies and NPPF guidance on landscape protection.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CN01Policy CR02
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 136Paragraph 176
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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