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Allowed13 January 20233293844

89-91 The Parade, High Street, Watford, WD17 1LN

Planning appeal 3293844 at 89-91 The Parade, High Street, Watford, WD17 1LN (Watford Borough Council) was allowed on 13 January 2023 by Inspector Dowling J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, Monmouth House, and any features of architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

replacement of externally illuminated fascia sign and awnings

Authority
Watford Borough Council
Appeal type
other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Dowling J
Postcode
WD17 1LN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, Monmouth House, and any features of architectural or historic interest that it possesses
  • the effect of the proposed fascia sign and awnings on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding Civic Core Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed fascia sign and awning would not detract from the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building or the character and appearance of the conservation area, thereby complying with the relevant development plan policies and NPPF guidance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SS1.1QD6.2QD6.4HE7.1HE7.2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12Paragraph 16

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