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Dismissed31 July 20233314305

76A Katherine Drive, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4NU

Planning appeal 3314305 at 76A Katherine Drive, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4NU (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 31 July 2023 by Inspector Greenwood L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed sign, which is already in place, on the visual amenity of this part of Katherine Drive.

erection of a free-standing sign (retrospective)

Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Greenwood L
Postcode
LU5 4NU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed sign, which is already in place, on the visual amenity of this part of Katherine Drive

What decided it

The height, size and prominent streetside location of the sign, in combination with other signage at the property, unacceptably harms the visual amenity of this residential street.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HQ1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 2

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