Planning appeal decision
Currie Motors, 161 Chertsey Road, Twickenham, TW1 1ER
Planning appeal 3343764 at Currie Motors, 161 Chertsey Road, Twickenham, TW1 1ER (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was allowed on 3 October 2024 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement upon the visual amenity of the area.
2no. internally illuminated signs (Sign D & Sign H)
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- TW1 1ER
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement upon the visual amenity of the area
What decided it
The imposition of conditions limiting illumination to 380 cd/m² and requiring static lighting, combined with the signs' positioning and similarity to previously consented signage, ensured no harm to visual amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP1Policy LP8
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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