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Dismissed8 December 20253374890

Archway Tavern , 1 Navigator Square, London, N19 3TD

Planning appeal 3374890 at Archway Tavern , 1 Navigator Square, London, N19 3TD (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 8 December 2025 by Inspector Boughton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the display on the character and appearance of the St Johns Grove Conservation Area and upon the visual amenity of the surrounding area.

Erection of a Landscape Digital LED display showing static images, of 7.7m (w) x 5.2m (h) on the north-western rear flank wall

Authority
London Borough of Islington
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Boughton A
Postcode
N19 3TD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the display on the character and appearance of the St Johns Grove Conservation Area and upon the visual amenity of the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed display's size, elevation and illumination would conflict with the conservation area's established character and shopfront-scale signage, unacceptably detracting from visual amenity contrary to Section 72(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CA28 Conservation Area Design Guidelines 28.22

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