Planning appeal decision
40 South Road, Twickenham, TW2 5NT
Planning appeal 3274034 at 40 South Road, Twickenham, TW2 5NT (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was allowed on 19 August 2021 by Inspector Coombes A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisements on the amenity of the area.
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- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Coombes A
- Postcode
- TW2 5NT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisements on the amenity of the area
What decided it
The advertisements are acceptable within their commercial context and do not cause harm to the amenity of the area, particularly given the existing similar signage and the separation distance from residential properties.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 136
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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