Planning appeal decision
14 Trinity Square, London, EC3N 4AA
Planning appeal 3301546 at 14 Trinity Square, London, EC3N 4AA (City of London Council) was dismissed on 7 October 2022 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement on the amenity of the area, with particular regard to the character and appearance of the Trinity Square Conservation Area.
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- Authority
- City of London Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- EC3N 4AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisement on the amenity of the area, with particular regard to the character and appearance of the Trinity Square Conservation Area
What decided it
The advertisement obscures distinctive keystone architectural features and causes substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Trinity Square Conservation Area, which cannot be justified by the illumination benefit or previous consent.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS10Policy DM10.6Policy CS12Policy DM12.1
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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