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Allowed3 October 20233320267

42 High Street, Methwold, Thetford, IP26 4NT

Planning appeal 3320267 at 42 High Street, Methwold, Thetford, IP26 4NT (King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council) was allowed on 3 October 2023 by Inspector Hartley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the amenity of the area including the Methwold Conservation Area.

for 1 no. externally illuminated fascia sign, 2 no. poster display units, 1 no. flat panel, and 2 no sets of window vinyls

Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Hartley S
Postcode
IP26 4NT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal upon the amenity of the area including the Methwold Conservation Area

What decided it

The fascia sign is proportionate in size and scale to the host building and does not cause harm to the Methwold Conservation Area when considered in context of the building's symmetrical design and comparable historical and contemporary signage in the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DM15
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12Paragraph 16

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