Planning appeal decision
8 Stratton Street, London, W1J 8LF
Planning appeal 3265938 at 8 Stratton Street, London, W1J 8LF (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 7 July 2021 by Inspector Underwood G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect the proposed flagpole and flag would have on visual amenity, having regard to the grade II listed status of 8 Stratton Street and its location within the Mayfair Conservation Area.
cantilever (hanging) sign and flagpole (for the hoisting of the company flag)
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Underwood G
- Postcode
- W1J 8LF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect the proposed flagpole and flag would have on visual amenity, having regard to the grade II listed status of 8 Stratton Street and its location within the Mayfair Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed flagpole and flag would harm visual amenity and the architectural integrity of the listed building and conservation area, conflicting with City Plan Policy 43.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- City Plan Policy 39City Plan Policy 40City Plan Policy 43
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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