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Dismissed8 July 20266008842

Pumpkin Pie Childcare Ltd, The Old Church, West Thirston, NE65 9EF

Planning appeal 6008842 at Pumpkin Pie Childcare Ltd, The Old Church, West Thirston, NE65 9EF (Northumberland County Council) was dismissed on 8 July 2026 by Inspector A Hartley, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement on amenity with particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.

Single, fixed, non-illuminated wall mounted advertisement

Authority
Northumberland County Council
Appeal type
advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
advertisement
Inspector
A Hartley
Postcode
NE65 9EF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the advertisement on amenity with particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area

What decided it

The inappropriate scale, colour, materials and prominent position of the bright orange advertisement on the natural stone facade of the former church causes harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and has a detrimental effect on visual amenity.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
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