Planning appeal decision
588 Commercial Road, London, E14 7JD
Planning appeal 3277315 at 588 Commercial Road, London, E14 7JD (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 30 May 2022 by Inspector McCoy R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed works on the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building.
the replacement of existing advertisement with a LED digital advertisement display of the same size. Removal of existing access gantry and overhead lighting units
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- McCoy R
- Postcode
- E14 7JD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed works on the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the listed building's special architectural and historic interest and to the conservation area's visual amenity was not outweighed by the moderate public benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D.DH10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
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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