Planning appeal decision
98 High Street, Newmarket, CB8 8JX
Planning appeal 3308289 at 98 High Street, Newmarket, CB8 8JX (West Suffolk) was dismissed on 5 June 2023 by Inspector Boughton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the visual amenity of the area including the effect upon the character and appearance of the Newmarket Conservation Area.
two non-illuminated fascia signs; one non illuminated projecting sign; bespoke vinyl signs to windows
- Authority
- West Suffolk
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Boughton A
- Postcode
- CB8 8JX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the visual amenity of the area including the effect upon the character and appearance of the Newmarket Conservation Area
What decided it
The inappropriate use of multiple colours and dominant lettering and logo in the proposed advertisement would cause visual harm to the amenity of the street scene and the character and appearance of the Newmarket Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM17DM2DM38
- 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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