®Planning appeal decision
West Wickham Veterinary Surgery, 20 Station Road, WEST WICKHAM, BR4 0PR
Top fascia - aluminium fascia with vinyl graphics applied to face, externally illuminated by trough light downlighter. Bottom fascia - aluminium fascia with vinyl logo applied. non-illuminated, covering all transom windows. White vinyl with black vinyl 181 applied to transom window above neighbouring door. Double-sided projecting sign. Panels to be folded aluminium with 30mm returns fitted to 50mm internal steel framework. Stood off wall on 300mm bracket. Double-sided post sign. Panels to be folded aluminium with 30mm returns fitted to 50mm box section posts, bolted into lower wall
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on amenity
What decided it
The free-standing post-mounted sign's location, size, height and illumination make it an unduly prominent and incongruous addition that significantly harms visual amenity and cannot be adequately mitigated by conditions, whereas the other signage elements are consistent with the existing commercial character of the street.
Plan policies cited: Policy 102, Policy 37, DG10 Urban Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2023
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