Shop signage at New Bengal Asian, Tandoori And Steak Restaurant The Kings Building 4 Chesterfield Road Alfreton

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by Amber Valley Planning Committee on 8 Sept 2025.

AVA/2025/0167Refused

No officer report was published for this decision; this summary is from the committee minutes.

What was proposed

The application sought advertisement consent for fascia signs, a projecting sign, a menu box and LED trough lighting, which could affect a conservation area and a listed building.

“Members of the Planning Committee considered the officer’s report which was presented by the Planning Consultant. The application sought advertisement consent for fascia signs, projecting sign, menu box and proposed LED trough lighting which may affect the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and setting of a Listed Building. During the course of application, officers had sought without success to negotiate appropriate amendments.”

Minutes

The applicant's case

The applicant said the signage was essential for the business's visibility and viability, was no more intrusive than nearby signage, and highways had raised no objection.

Vote

The motion to refuse the application, as per the officer's report, was carried.

“That the application be refused, as per the officer’s report.”

“Upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED and it was therefore:”

Minutes

Decision

The committee resolved to refuse the application, as per the officer's report.

“Page 5 That the application be REFUSED, as per the officer’s report.”

Minutes

Sources

  • Amber Valley Planning Committee minutes, 8 September 2025
  • Agenda and papers (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of Amber Valley's committee minutes. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.

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At the meeting

Date
Monday 8 September 2025
Committee decided
Refused
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)