®Planning appeal decision
1C The Langham, Portland Place, London, W1B 1JA
installation of 12 x window canopies with signwriting and direct replacement of existing signwriting on entrance canopy at ground floor level
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- other · Planning listed building and conservation area
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- advertisement
- Postcode
- W1B 1JA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Appeal A: whether the proposed works would preserve the Grade II listed building known as The Langham Hilton, or any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses; and whether the works would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Harley Street Conservation Area
- Appeal B: the effect of the proposed advertisements on visual amenity
What decided it
The harm to the significance of the designated heritage assets caused by the visual clutter and obscuring of historic architectural details of the window canopies was not outweighed by the moderate public benefits of brand recognition and energy efficiency.
Framework references: 212, 213, 215
Plan policies cited: Policy 42, Policy 44, Policy 45, Policy 48
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