Planning appeal decision
62 Aldgate High Street, London, EC3N 1BD
Planning appeal 3366346 at 62 Aldgate High Street, London, EC3N 1BD (City of London Council) was dismissed on 31 July 2025 by Inspector Desai S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of the area.
Temporary wall mural advertisement (non-illuminated) measuring 6000mm high x 7500mm on brick flank elevation for 18 months
- Authority
- City of London Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Desai S
- Postcode
- EC3N 1BD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on the amenity of the area
What decided it
The proposed advertisement's excessive scale, elevated siting and visually dominant presence would disrupt the established character of visual coherence and advertising restraint that defines this part of the City, causing unacceptable harm to amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS10Policy DM10.6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 141
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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