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Dismissed28 August 20243335634

40-46 St Stephens Street, Norwich, NR1 3SH

Planning appeal 3335634 at 40-46 St Stephens Street, Norwich, NR1 3SH (Norwich City Council) was dismissed on 28 August 2024 by Inspector Bartlett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on amenity, having regard to the general characteristics of the locality, including the presence of any feature of historic, architectural, cultural or similar interest.

the installation of a digital advertising screen above the St Stephens Street entrance of the Chantry Place Shopping Centre

Authority
Norwich City Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Bartlett R
Postcode
NR1 3SH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on amenity, having regard to the general characteristics of the locality, including the presence of any feature of historic, architectural, cultural or similar interest

What decided it

The proposed digital display would dominate the shopping centre entrance and significantly detract from its glazed frontage, failing to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 2Policy 3Policy DM3Policy DM9
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 141

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