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Dismissed7 November 20233327564

140-142 Parade, Leamington Spa, CV32 4AG

Planning appeal 3327564 at 140-142 Parade, Leamington Spa, CV32 4AG (Warwick District Council) was dismissed on 7 November 2023 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement on the amenity of the area and whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Royal Leamington Spa Conservation Area.

installation and display of 1 x externally illuminated fascia sign

Authority
Warwick District Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Bell-Williamson J
Postcode
CV32 4AG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the advertisement on the amenity of the area and whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Royal Leamington Spa Conservation Area

What decided it

The externally illuminated fascia sign with sub-lettering materially harms the character and appearance of the conservation area by introducing incongruous and uncharacteristic features that are out of keeping with the restrained elegance of the surrounding terrace.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HE1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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