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Dismissed24 June 20243308654

5 St. Albans Road, Harpenden, AL5 2JF

Planning appeal 3308654 at 5 St. Albans Road, Harpenden, AL5 2JF (St Albans City Council) was dismissed on 24 June 2024 by Inspector Hickey A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisements on the amenity of the area.

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Authority
St Albans City Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Hickey A
Postcode
AL5 2JF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the advertisements on the amenity of the area

What decided it

The advertisements would have a harmful effect on the amenity of the area and fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Harpenden Conservation Area and the setting of the locally listed host building.

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