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Dismissed26 March 20253355294

Red 117 High Street West, Glossop, SK13 8BB

Planning appeal 3355294 at Red 117 High Street West, Glossop, SK13 8BB (High Peak Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 March 2025 by Inspector Burch S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the visual amenity of the area including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wren Nest Conservation Area.

retrospective planning consent for 1 x non-illuminated advertising sign (measuring 1.8m wide x 1.2m high, and consisting of a printed advert image on a ‘Foamex’ display board)

Authority
High Peak Borough Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Burch S
Postcode
SK13 8BB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal upon the visual amenity of the area including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wren Nest Conservation Area

What decided it

The advertisement is visually intrusive and prominent on a blank gable end elevation within the Conservation Area, detracting from the character and appearance of this sensitive location marking the entrance to the historic town centre.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EQ6Policy EQ7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 141

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