Planning appeal decision
11 - 13 Thames Street, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1PH
Planning appeal 3336149 at 11 - 13 Thames Street, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1PH (Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames) was dismissed on 27 August 2024 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisements and associated illumination on amenity, including whether the proposal preserves a Grade II listed building and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
new shop frontage fascia signage, projecting signage, window vinyls and air conditioning to ground floor retail unit with rear external units. Appeal B: APP/Z5630/H/23/3336152 11 - 13 Thames Street, Kingston Upon Thames KT1 1PH
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- James A
- Postcode
- KT1 1PH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisements and associated illumination on amenity, including whether the proposal preserves a Grade II listed building and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- Whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Kingston Old Town Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the heritage significance of the Grade II listed building and Kingston Old Town Conservation Area from the projecting signs, window vinyls and swan neck lighting was less than substantial but considerable, and was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS8Policy DM10Policy DM12Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208
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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