®Planning appeal decision
57 Deptford High Street, Deptford, London, SE8 4AA
Planning appeal 6005702 at 57 Deptford High Street, Deptford, London, SE8 4AA (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 1 June 2026 by Inspector Martin Andrews, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of signs on the character and appearance of the host building and the Deptford High Street and St Paul's Conservation Area.
the display of non illuminated fascia signs (retrospective)
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- advert · Commercial advertisement
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- advertisement
- Inspector
- Martin Andrews
- Postcode
- SE8 4AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of signs on the character and appearance of the host building and the Deptford High Street and St Paul's Conservation Area
What decided it
The modern materials and projecting design of the fascia sign cause harmful effects to the character and appearance of the host building and the conservation area, with no demonstrable public benefits to justify the harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE2Policy QD11Policy QD12Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 215
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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