Planning appeal decision
University Of Notre Dame, 1-4 Suffolk Street, London, SW1Y 4HG
Planning appeal 3293006 at University Of Notre Dame, 1-4 Suffolk Street, London, SW1Y 4HG (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 28 December 2022 by Inspector Thomas G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the works preserve the listed building or any features of special architectural and historic interest it possesses.
for the display of 1 x projecting externally illuminated ‘blade’ sign
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Thomas G
- Postcode
- SW1Y 4HG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the works preserve the listed building or any features of special architectural and historic interest it possesses
- Whether the character or appearance of the Trafalgar Square Conservation Area is preserved or enhanced
- Whether any harm is caused to the significance of these designated heritage assets
What decided it
The proposed sign would harm the significance of the listed building and fail to preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area, contrary to statutory duties to preserve listed buildings and conservation areas.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 38Policy 39Policy 40
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199
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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