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Forename: James
Surname: McBride
Address: 5 Wentworth Road
Kirkby In Ashfield

Opinion:

Overview View: OBJECT

Comment:

Comment:I am writing to formally object to the retrospective planning application V/2025/0709 for the installation of illuminated signage and the use of stacked shipping containers as part of a business premises located on the edge of our residential estate.
Having reviewed the application and observed the structure, I strongly believe this development is not in keeping with the character of the surrounding area for the following reasons:

Visual Impact and Dominance
The signage and structure are visually overpowering and dominate the street scene. The use of large, brightly illuminated signage on stacked shipping containers creates an industrial appearance that is wholly inappropriate for a mixed residential area.

Impact on Residential Amenity
The excessive size and illumination of the signage will cause significant light pollution, particularly during evening hours, negatively affecting the amenity of local residents.

Design and Character
The design is incongruous with the existing housing and local environment. The estate has a predominantly residential character, and this development introduces a stark, commercial feature that undermines the visual harmony of the area.

Precedent for Future Development
Approval of this application could set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, further eroding the residential nature of the estate.

I respectfully request that the planning authority refuse this application and require the applicant to remove or significantly alter the signage and structure to ensure it aligns with local planning policies and the character of the area.
Thank you for considering my objection.