Planning appeal decision
181-183, Kennington Lane, London, SE11 4EZ
Planning appeal 3325713 at 181-183, Kennington Lane, London, SE11 4EZ (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 2 May 2024 by Inspector Parker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The proposal's effect on the amenity of the area.
New fascia tray and acrylic letters and new projection sign. Replace existing like for like fascia panel
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Parker R
- Postcode
- SE11 4EZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The proposal's effect on the amenity of the area
What decided it
The proposed signage would cause significant harm to the visual amenity of the Kennington Conservation Area by reason of its bulky appearance, inappropriate design, incongruous materials, and disproportionate scale, failing to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q17Policy HC1Policy Q2Policy Q5Policy Q22
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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