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Allowed30 March 20233291710

73 Mitcham Road, London, SW17 9PB

Planning appeal 3291710 at 73 Mitcham Road, London, SW17 9PB (London Borough of Wandsworth) was allowed on 30 March 2023 by Inspector Tucker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the amenity of the area, including the setting of the Grade 1 listed building known as Gala Bingo Club, and the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby dwellings.

replacement of an existing advertisement with an LED digital advertisement of a smaller size

Authority
London Borough of Wandsworth
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Tucker A
Postcode
SW17 9PB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the amenity of the area, including the setting of the Grade 1 listed building known as Gala Bingo Club, and the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby dwellings

What decided it

The modest additional visual harm from the illuminated screen would be outweighed by the overall benefit from its reduced size, improved proportion, and better positioning compared to the existing panel, in the context of the busy urban setting.

What the Inspector cited

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