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Split Decision11 October 20243338253

West Wickham Veterinary Surgery, 20 Station Road, West Wickham, BR4 0PR

Planning appeal 3338253 at West Wickham Veterinary Surgery, 20 Station Road, West Wickham, BR4 0PR (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 11 October 2024 by Inspector L McKay, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on amenity.

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
Inspector
L McKay
Postcode
BR4 0PR

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 102Policy 37DG10 Urban Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2023

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