3-4 Market Hill, Cambridge, CB2 3NJ

Authority: Cambridge City Council
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector: Woodwards O

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether or not the advertisements have an acceptable effect on public amenity, including whether or not they, and the painting as appropriate, preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Central Conservation Area, the effect on the special architectural or historic interest of the Grade II listed building '4 Market Hill', and on the special architectural or historic interest of the Grade I listed building '5 Market Hill' with regard to its setting
whether or not the projecting sign has an acceptable effect on highway safety

What decided it

The cumulative effect of the oversized Popeyes sign, unnecessary slogan sign, and bright orange painting elements causes less than substantial harm to heritage assets that is not outweighed by negligible public benefits.

Framework references: 141, 203, 205, 208

Plan policies cited: Policy 61, Policy 64, Policy 65, Appendix H: Shopfront Design Guide

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