Planning appeal decision
6 Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1EJ
Planning appeal 3359661 at 6 Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1EJ (Oxford City Council) was allowed on 17 April 2025 by Inspector Street E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement on visual amenity with specific regard to the setting of listed buildings and the Central Conservation Area.
internally illuminated fascia spanning width of storefront. Externally illuminated projecting sign affixed to proposed fascia
- Authority
- Oxford City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Street E
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisement on visual amenity with specific regard to the setting of listed buildings and the Central Conservation Area
What decided it
The modest scale and limited illumination of the sign, combined with appropriate conditions and the existing context of similar signage, meant the proposal preserved the character and appearance of the conservation area and did not unacceptably impinge on the setting of the listed building.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DH1Policy DH3Policy DH6
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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