Planning appeal decision
Pavement O/S No. 229-231 Kingsland Road, Hackney, London, E2 8AN
Planning appeal 3340937 at Pavement O/S No. 229-231 Kingsland Road, Hackney, London, E2 8AN (London Borough of Hackney) was dismissed on 6 August 2024 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed advert would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kingsland Road Conservation Area.
Proposed Free-Standing Advertising CIP unit featuring double-sided digital displays measuring 1635mm (H) x 924mm (W) to replace existing/recently removed Free-Standing Advertising CIP unit featuring double-sided internally illuminated 6-sheet displays
- Authority
- London Borough of Hackney
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Scott A
- Postcode
- E2 8AN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed advert would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kingsland Road Conservation Area
- The effect on public safety
What decided it
The proposal would fail to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kingsland Road Conservation Area, appearing as a visually discordant feature that does not respond to local distinctiveness and historic interest.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP1Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy LP7Policy LP41Policy LP42Policy D4Policy D8Policy HC1
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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