Planning appeal decision
S & J Juniper & Co, 7 Potter Street, Harlow, CM17 9AD
Planning appeal 3321678 at S & J Juniper & Co, 7 Potter Street, Harlow, CM17 9AD (Harlow District Council) was allowed on 27 October 2023 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on amenity, with particular regard to any potential for light pollution to nearby occupiers.
an externally illuminated fascia sign
- Authority
- Harlow District Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Couper C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on amenity, with particular regard to any potential for light pollution to nearby occupiers
What decided it
The trough light design directing light back towards the sign, combined with the dark background, static lighting, and low illuminance level controlled by condition, would not cause harmful light pollution to nearby residents' amenities.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PL13
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 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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