Holland & Barrett Ltd, 6 Market Place, Saffron Walden, CB10 1HR

Planning appeal 3376086 at Holland & Barrett Ltd, 6 Market Place, Saffron Walden, CB10 1HR (Uttlesford District Council) was allowed on 9 March 2026 by Inspector Reed D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement signs on the visual amenity of the area, including the effect on the significance of the Grade II listed building and the character and appearance of the Saffron Walden Conservation Area.

the removal of the existing signage and graphics and replacement with new signage and graphics: 7 no. fascia signs, 5 no. vinyl graphics, 1 no. manifestations sign

Authority: Uttlesford District Council
Appeal type: commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector: Reed D
Postcode: CB10 1HR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the advertisement signs on the visual amenity of the area, including the effect on the significance of the Grade II listed building and the character and appearance of the Saffron Walden Conservation Area

What decided it

The vinyl graphic displays, while somewhat more colourful than predecessor displays, are modest by comparison to other retail premises in the town centre and do not adversely affect the visual amenity of the area or the significance of the listed building and conservation area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy GEN2Policy ENV1Policy ENV2Policy SW7

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