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Allowed28 November 20233321973

Unit A, Maltings Retail Park North Gate, Newark, NG24 1GJ

Planning appeal 3321973 at Unit A, Maltings Retail Park North Gate, Newark, NG24 1GJ (Newark & Sherwood District Council) was allowed on 28 November 2023 by Inspector Reed D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement displays and their illumination on the visual amenity of the area, including the effect on the character and appearance of the Newark Conservation Area and the significance of nearby listed buildings.

Display of three internally illuminated advertisement signs: 'B&Q and Entrance' sign to fascia (7.9m x 1.7m), 'B&Q' sign to return wall (3m square), and 'Garden Centre' sign to fascia (7.7m x 1.8m), with white lettering on orange background

Authority
Newark & Sherwood District Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Reed D
Postcode
NG24 1GJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the advertisement displays and their illumination on the visual amenity of the area, including the effect on the character and appearance of the Newark Conservation Area and the significance of nearby listed buildings

What decided it

The advertisement displays do not adversely affect visual amenity and are consistent with the commercial character of the out-of-town retail location, preserving the conservation area character and listed building significance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 9Policy 14Policy DM5Policy DM9Shopfronts and Advertisements Design Guide SPD 2014

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