Beards The Jeweller, 70 Promenade, CHELTENHAM, GL50 1NA

Authority: Cheltenham Borough Council
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Other minor developments
Inspector: Parsons J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Appeal A: whether the works preserve the Grade II listed building known as 66, 68 and 70 Promenade, its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses and whether they preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Cheltenham Central Conservation Area
Appeal B: the effect of the advertisements on amenity, having regard to the listed building and Conservation Area

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the listed building and Conservation Area caused by the brash, modern materials, colours and illumination of the signage could not be justified by the moderate economic benefits of brand recognition and retail viability.

Framework references: 215

Plan policies cited: Policy HE3, Policy D1, Policy D2, Policy SD4, Policy SD8

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