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Dismissed25 November 20243348830

297 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2TG

Planning appeal 3348830 at 297 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2TG (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 25 November 2024 by Inspector Morris T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the advertisements on the visual amenity of the area.

Shop fascia sign 3.6m x 1.2m and projecting sign 1.02m x 0.54m

Authority
London Borough of Southwark
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Morris T
Postcode
SE17 2TG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the advertisements on the visual amenity of the area
  • the effect of the advertisements on public safety

What decided it

The digital advertisements' large scale, moving imagery and bright flashing colours unacceptably harm the visual amenity and character of the conservation area and create unacceptable highway safety risks through driver and cyclist distraction on a busy commercial street.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P20 (Conservation Areas)Policy P21 (Conservation of the Historic Environment and Natural Heritage)Policy P43 (Outdoor Advertisements and Signage)Policy P19 (Listed Buildings and Structures)

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