Planning appeal decision
Rhythms 1A Waterloo Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8AY
Planning appeal 3368471 at Rhythms 1A Waterloo Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8AY (Epsom and Ewell Borough Council) was allowed on 28 August 2025 by Inspector Davis J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the area.
the display of 1 x internally illuminated fascia sign
- Authority
- Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Davis J
- Postcode
- KT19 8AY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the area
What decided it
The existing mixed character of fascia signage along Waterloo Road, combined with the subtle appearance of the proposed illuminated lettering on a dark background, means the sign would not stand out as incongruous or unduly prominent and would preserve the conservation area's character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS1CS5DM8DM9DM10DM14DM15
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 16
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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