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Allowed3 February 20253350937

8A Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1AQ

Planning appeal 3350937 at 8A Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1AQ (Mid Suffolk District Council) was allowed on 3 February 2025 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development and advertisements on the character and appearance/amenity of the area.

Alterations to shopfront including installation of shutter box, front fascia sign and side projecting sign (retention of); and express consent for display of internally illuminated front fascia sign and projecting sign

Authority
Mid Suffolk District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Other minor developments
Inspector
James A
Postcode
IP14 1AQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development and advertisements on the character and appearance/amenity of the area

What decided it

The restrained design, colour scheme, and positioning of the shopfront alterations and signs mean they preserve rather than harm the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of nearby listed buildings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP09Policy LP19Policy LP24

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