Planning appeal decision
Morgan House, 17 The Mall, Stratford, London, E15 1BX
Planning appeal 3294713 at Morgan House, 17 The Mall, Stratford, London, E15 1BX (London Borough of Newham) was allowed on 14 December 2022 by Inspector Wilson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on visual amenity.
Application to extend recently expired consent to display a banner advertisement to the NW elevation of Morgan House prior to the building's redevelopment (previous consents granted 18/02575/ADV 3 years & 17/02751/ADV 1 year)
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Wilson S
- Postcode
- E15 1BX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on visual amenity
What decided it
The temporary nature of the consent, limited to five years or upon commencement of redevelopment whichever is sooner, makes the visual harm acceptable as it would be mitigated by screening a poor quality building and would likely be removed when the extant redevelopment permission is implemented.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of The London PlanPolicy S1 of the London Borough of Newham Local PlanPolicy S2 of the London Borough of Newham Local Plan
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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