Planning appeal decision
278-286 Stamford Hill, London, N16 6TY
Planning appeal 3312745 at 278-286 Stamford Hill, London, N16 6TY (London Borough of Hackney) was allowed on 19 July 2023 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of the area, including the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby dwellings.
the replacement of existing poster advertisement display with internally illuminated D-Poster
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- N16 6TY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of the area, including the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby dwellings
What decided it
The commercial character of the location and the presence of existing signage and illumination meant the proposed advertisement would not cause unacceptable harm to visual amenity or living conditions, particularly when subject to conditions controlling illumination levels and operating hours.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP7Policy D1Policy D3Policy D8
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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