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Split Decision3 August 20263359759

G P F Lewis Plc, Blue Court, 1 Church Lane, Kings Langley, WD4 8JP

Planning appeal 3359759 at G P F Lewis Plc, Blue Court, 1 Church Lane, Kings Langley, WD4 8JP (Dacorum Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 3 August 2026 by Inspector Hand S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the installation of the signs affects the character of the listed building as a building of special architectural or historic interest.

Authority
Dacorum Borough Council
Appeal type
Appeal against Enforcement Listed Building Notice/Enforcement Conservation Area Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
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Inspector
Hand S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the installation of the signs affects the character of the listed building as a building of special architectural or historic interest

What decided it

The projecting sign stands out and causes less than substantial harm to the special architectural or historic interest of the listed building, whereas the two fascia signs do not.

The subtle lettering on the two façades caused no harm and consent was granted; the projecting sign caused less than substantial harm with no offsetting public benefits and consent was refused.

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