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Dismissed20 March 20263376172

Browns Restaurant, Unit A, 18 Hertsmere Road, London, E14 4AY

Planning appeal 3376172 at Browns Restaurant, Unit A, 18 Hertsmere Road, London, E14 4AY (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was dismissed on 20 March 2026 by Inspector Sabu R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on visual amenity.

display of 2x halo illuminated fascia signs, 1x premium style halo illuminated letters, 10x vinyl logos internally applied,1x new menu case free standing and 1x poster a board free standing

Authority
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Sabu R
Postcode
E14 4AY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on visual amenity

What decided it

The premium style halo illuminated letters mounted on the pergola at high level would detract from the historic character of the Grade I listed building and the character and appearance of the West India Dock Conservation Area, thereby harming visual amenity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D4Policy HC1Policy S.DH1Policy D.DH2Policy S.DH3Policy D.DH10

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