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Dismissed26 February 20253351950

Pizza Express, 40-42 Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6BJ

Planning appeal 3351950 at Pizza Express, 40-42 Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6BJ (Welwyn Hatfield Council) was dismissed on 26 February 2025 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed fairground lights on the visual amenity of the site and its surroundings.

1 set of halo illuminated fascia text and 1 internally illuminated projection sign with 60 warm white LED bulbs (fairground lights) along the bottom edge of the fascia panel

Authority
Welwyn Hatfield Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Dale A
Postcode
AL8 6BJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed fairground lights on the visual amenity of the site and its surroundings

What decided it

The proposed fairground lights, by reason of their appearance, illumination, prominent location and number, would detract from the character and appearance of the host building, terrace, street scene and Conservation Area, thereby harming visual amenity in conflict with the Regulations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SADM 6: Shopfronts, Advertisements and SignageSADM 15 HeritageSP 9 Place Making and High Quality Design
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 141

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