Planning appeal decision
186 Holland Park Avenue, London , W11 4UJ
Planning appeal 3316393 at 186 Holland Park Avenue, London , W11 4UJ (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 21 August 2023 by Inspector Rollings G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement on the amenity of the area.
an illuminated 1:1 shroud display incorporating a commercial display on the west elevation only
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rollings G
- Postcode
- W11 4UJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisement on the amenity of the area
What decided it
The proposed advertisement would not have a harmful impact on the amenity of the area, given the existing visual clutter, traffic activity, and the temporary nature of the hoarding masking repair works.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CL1Policy CL2Policy CL3Policy CL4Policy CR4Policy N4Policy N8Policy D8Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 136
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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