Hogshead Public House, 185-186 Stafford Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1NA

Planning appeal 3362226 at Hogshead Public House, 185-186 Stafford Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1NA (Wolverhampton City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 25 April 2025 by Inspector Sedgwick P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the advertisements preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wolverhampton City Centre Conservation Area and their effect on the significance of a non-designated heritage asset.

2 sets of internally illuminated sets of text on rails 2 externally illuminated projection signs

Authority: Wolverhampton City Council
Appeal type: commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector: Sedgwick P
Postcode: WV1 1NA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the advertisements preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wolverhampton City Centre Conservation Area and their effect on the significance of a non-designated heritage asset

What decided it

The internally illuminated signs obstruct and detract from the building's special architectural features and conservation area character, whereas the externally illuminated projection signs are proportionate and preserve these qualities.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D6Policy D9Policy HE11Policy CPS4Policy ENV2Policy ENV3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 215

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