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Dismissed22 June 20266004658

399 Topsham Road, Countess Wear, Exeter, EX2 6HD

Planning appeal 6004658 at 399 Topsham Road, Countess Wear, Exeter, EX2 6HD (Exeter) was dismissed on 22 June 2026 by Inspector S Sharp, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the area.

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Authority
Exeter
Appeal type
advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
advertisement
Inspector
S Sharp
Postcode
EX2 6HD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the area

What decided it

The proposed advertisement would significantly screen prominent trees that contribute positively to visual amenity and would conflict with policy DG8 and the Framework's provisions on poorly sited and designed advertisements.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DG8Policy DG1Policy CP17Objective 9

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