Illuminated ATM collar at 14 Market Place, Fakenham

What was proposed

The application sought consent for an internally illuminated ATM collar at a Grade II listed building in the town centre.

“Within Settlement Boundary of Fakenham Town Centre Area (Fakenham) Grade II Listed Building Conservation Area - Fakenham Primary Shopping Area Primary Retail Frontage Within Settlement Boundary of Fakenham Town Centre Area (Fakenham)”

“THE APPLICATION 14 Market Place is a Grade II Listed Building set within Fakenham Town Centre. The application seeks consent for an internally illuminated ATM collar…”

Officer report

Why officers recommended refusal

Officers considered the illuminated collar would clash with the building’s sash windows and harm the listed building and conservation area.

“Conservation and Design Officers have been consulted on the application and objected to the application stating that “with the illuminated surround adding to the unwanted stark contrast with the other sash windows, we can only conclude that harm would be caused to the appearance and character of the host grade II listed building, and to the wider amenities and overall significance of the Fakenham Conservation Area”.”

“When considering the frontage of 14 Market Place, the Grade II listed host building, there is a strong symmetry and balance across the front elevation, the previously approved adverts are non-illuminated, and the introduction of the illuminated ATM collar would clash with the existing signage on the front of the building. This is further true of the wider Conservation Area which predominantly shows non-illuminated signs.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The town council and ward councillors supported the proposal, Conservation and Design objected, Highways had no objection, and no representations were received.

“REPRESENTATIONS: No representations have been received in regard to this application.”

“Fakenham Town Council – Support A further statement was also submitted later by the Town Council requesting that its view as the democratically elected representative body for local residents, be given significant weight and that every effort be made to facilitate the installation of this important facility.”

Officer report

The committee presentation

The case officer presented three related applications together, with each application voted on separately.

The committee debate

The recorded debate for this application referred to the debate on the related application.

“The Case Officer, PO-NW, introduced applications PF/26/0688, LA/26/0696 and ADV/26/0689 as a single presentation as all three applications collectively applied for the installation of an internally illuminated ATM and accessible ramp with railings at 14 Market Place, Fakenham. The applications were voted upon separately.”

“See Minute 17 (PF/26/0688) for details of the Committee debate relating to this application.”

Minutes

The vote

A proposal to accept the officers’ recommendation for refusal was made and seconded.

“Cllr P Fisher proposed, seconded by Cllr K Toye, acceptance of the Officers’ recommendation for refusal.”

Minutes