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Allowed30 June 20233305908

17 Town Street,, Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2LD

Planning appeal 3305908 at 17 Town Street,, Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2LD (Uttlesford District Council) was allowed on 30 June 2023 by Inspector Gilbert-Wooldridge T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on amenity having regard to the Grade II* listed building known as the Recorders House and Thaxted Conservation Area.

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Authority
Uttlesford District Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Gilbert-Wooldridge T
Postcode
CM6 2LD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed advertisement on amenity having regard to the Grade II* listed building known as the Recorders House and Thaxted Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed advertisement would have a sympathetic effect on amenity, would not harm the listed building or conservation area, and had historical precedent for painted signage in the same location.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GEN2Policy ENV1Policy ENV2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 136Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202

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