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Dismissed29 January 20263374543

19-21 High Street, Acton, London, W3 6NG

Planning appeal 3374543 at 19-21 High Street, Acton, London, W3 6NG (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 29 January 2026 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on amenity, having regard to the effect on the Acton Town Conservation Area and the setting of a Grade II* listed building.

the replacement of existing poster board with one digital advertising screen

Authority
London Borough of Ealing
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Rafiq F
Postcode
W3 6NG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed advertisement on amenity, having regard to the effect on the Acton Town Conservation Area and the setting of a Grade II* listed building

What decided it

The proposed digital advertising screen would have a harmful effect on amenity by virtue of its prominent, illuminated and changing appearance in contrast to the restrained, static character of the Acton Town Conservation Area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3Policy D8Policy HC1Policy 7.4Policy 7BPolicy 7C

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