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Dismissed11 October 20233320239

The Old Police House , High Street, Stockbridge, SO20 6HE

Planning appeal 3320239 at The Old Police House , High Street, Stockbridge, SO20 6HE (Test Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 October 2023 by Inspector Reeves K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed signs on the visual amenity of the area.

A 2700mm x 610mm fascia sign on the front of the building between the upstairs window and the front door and a 1056mm x 901mm illuminated display board

Authority
Test Valley Borough Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Reeves K
Postcode
SO20 6HE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed signs on the visual amenity of the area

What decided it

The design, size, materials and prominence of the fascia sign and display board are not in keeping with the traditional signage context and cause material harm to the visual amenity of the conservation area and the settings of listed buildings.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 136

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