Planning appeal decision
2-3 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 7AA
Planning appeal 3352884 at 2-3 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 7AA (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 3 January 2025 by Inspector Dickson R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement on the visual amenity of the area, with specific regard to Clapham Common Conservation Area, the setting of Clapham High Street Conservation Area and nearby Grade II listed buildings.
for the display of 1 x non illuminated temporary shroud advertisement
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Dickson R
- Postcode
- SW4 7AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisement on the visual amenity of the area, with specific regard to Clapham Common Conservation Area, the setting of Clapham High Street Conservation Area and nearby Grade II listed buildings
What decided it
The large scale of the proposed advertisement would create an unduly prominent and discordant feature that would harm the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of nearby listed buildings, outweighing any claimed benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Lambeth Advertising and Signage Document (2016)Policy Q2Policy Q5Policy Q17Policy Q20Policy Q22
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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