13 High Ousegate, York, YO1 8RZ

Planning appeal 3325706 at 13 High Ousegate, York, YO1 8RZ (City of York Council) was dismissed on 16 January 2024 by Inspector Boniface M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, 13 High Ousegate, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Central Historic Core Conservation Area.

2no. sets of halo-illuminated individual letters to existing front fascia signs and 2no. projecting signs

Authority: City of York Council
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: advertisement · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Boniface M
Postcode: YO1 8RZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, 13 High Ousegate, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Central Historic Core Conservation Area

What decided it

The cumulative impact of the modern advertisements with halo lighting, menu boxes, and festoon lighting would unacceptably harm the special interest of the listed building and the character of the conservation area, and this harm could not be justified by the economic benefits claimed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D5Policy D13

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