Planning appeal decision
The Square Bar, 53 The Square, Market Harborough, LE16 7PA
Planning appeal 3336626 at The Square Bar, 53 The Square, Market Harborough, LE16 7PA (Harborough District Council) was dismissed on 11 April 2024 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the building and its surroundings as a result of design and illumination.
installation of 1x fascia illuminated sign and 1x hanging illuminated sign, The Square Bar Bistro, 53 The Square, Market Harborough
- Authority
- Harborough District Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- LE16 7PA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the building and its surroundings as a result of design and illumination
What decided it
The cumulative impact of covering architectural detailing on the façade, the choice of sign colours, and the type and quantity of illumination would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the building and conservation area that cannot be justified by public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GD8Policy HC1Policy RT3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 208
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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