Planning appeal decision
16-26 Sheen Lane, Mortlake, Richmond Upon Thames, SW14 8LW
Planning appeal 3357060 at 16-26 Sheen Lane, Mortlake, Richmond Upon Thames, SW14 8LW (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 February 2025 by Inspector Poole S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on visual amenity.
the erection of a small format advertising digital advertising display
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Poole S
- Postcode
- SW14 8LW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on visual amenity
- Whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Sheen Lane (Mortlake) Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed digital advertisement display would be a highly conspicuous and incongruous element in views along Sheen Lane that would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and would have an unacceptable effect on visual amenity.
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