Planning appeal decision
274-280 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6AG
Planning appeal 3371391 at 274-280 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6AG (London Borough of Lambeth) was dismissed on 6 October 2025 by Inspector Jones H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement on visual amenity.
Wall mounted timber billboard (non-illuminated) measuring 6m x 3m for poster advertising
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jones H
- Postcode
- SW9 6AG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisement on visual amenity
What decided it
The advertisement's size and appearance harmfully conflict with the architectural quality of the conservation area and fail to preserve or enhance its appearance, contrary to the statutory duty under section 72(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q17Policy Q2Policy Q5Policy Q22
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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