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Dismissed2 June 20266006112

The Veterinary Practice, Millennium Way, Braintree, CM7 3GX

Planning appeal 6006112 at The Veterinary Practice, Millennium Way, Braintree, CM7 3GX (Braintree District Council) was dismissed on 2 June 2026 by Inspector S. Hartley, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the digital display upon visual amenity.

a 2 by 2 metre LED advertising board

Authority
Braintree District Council
Appeal type
advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
advertisement
Inspector
S. Hartley
Postcode
CM7 3GX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the digital display upon visual amenity

What decided it

The digital display would be an incongruous and visually detrimental feature in a landscaped setting with rural character, conflicting with policies requiring development to reflect and enhance the quality of existing places.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP7Policy LPP52
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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