®Planning appeal decision
63 , High Street, Sutton, London, SM1 1HR
Planning appeal 3346987 at 63 , High Street, Sutton, London, SM1 1HR (London Borough of Sutton) was allowed on 4 February 2025 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on amenity.
Retention and display of an internally illuminated fascia sign, an internally illuminated projecting sign, ATM surround signage and internal window signs
- Authority
- London Borough of Sutton
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Scott A
- Postcode
- SM1 1HR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on amenity
What decided it
The proportionate character of the signs and neutral illumination effect on the conservation area's character and appearance outweighed the Council's preference for external trough lighting.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of the London Plan 2021Policy 28 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018Policy 30 of the Sutton Local Plan 2018SPD14
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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