Planning appeal decision
Light of Asia, 86-88 High Street, Andover, SP10 1NE
Planning appeal 3298155 at Light of Asia, 86-88 High Street, Andover, SP10 1NE (Test Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 31 October 2022 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisements on the amenity of the area.
Restaurant name signage to front of building. Replacement of previous dilapidated signage (externally illuminated fascia sign and internally illuminated hanging sign)
- Authority
- Test Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Evans J
- Postcode
- SP10 1NE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisements on the amenity of the area
What decided it
The advertisements unacceptably harm the visual amenity of the area and the character and appearance of the conservation area through their modern style, materials, and prominence, failing to preserve or enhance the listed building's contribution to the conservation area.
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