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Dismissed12 June 20266006623

89 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1PR

Planning appeal 6006623 at 89 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1PR (West Suffolk) was dismissed on 12 June 2026 by Inspector T Bennett, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisements on the visual amenity of the area.

new signage to the front elevation, signage over boarding to door and new projecting sign

Authority
West Suffolk
Appeal type
advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
advertisement
Inspector
T Bennett
Postcode
IP33 1PR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

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

What decided it

The advertisements appear as discordant and incongruous additions that detract from the appearance of the listed building and fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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