Planning appeal decision
1 Mill Road, West Drayton, UB7 7EQ
Planning appeal 3369856 at 1 Mill Road, West Drayton, UB7 7EQ (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed on 1 October 2025 by Inspector Allan 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.
a ‘D6 digital display
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- UB7 7EQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the area
What decided it
The controlled luminance levels and positioning of the digital display within the commercial forecourt context would not harm visual amenity or the character and appearance of the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMHB4Policy DMHB13A
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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