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Allowed17 June 20253356903

69 North Gate, Newark On Trent, NG24 1HD

Planning appeal 3356903 at 69 North Gate, Newark On Trent, NG24 1HD (Newark & Sherwood District Council) was allowed on 17 June 2025 by Inspector Reed D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement display and its illumination on the visual amenity of the area, including the effect on the character and appearance of the Newark Conservation Area.

a small format advertising display

Authority
Newark & Sherwood District Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Reed D
Postcode
NG24 1HD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the advertisement display and its illumination on the visual amenity of the area, including the effect on the character and appearance of the Newark Conservation Area

What decided it

The small format display would form only a minor feature within the existing commercial context of the area and the Newark Conservation Area, and would not adversely affect visual amenity or the character and appearance of the conservation area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 9Policy 14Policy DM5Policy DM9Shopfronts and Advertisements Design Guide SPD 2014

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