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Dismissed8 June 20266008016

50 Oxford Street, London, W1D 1BG

Planning appeal 6008016 at 50 Oxford Street, London, W1D 1BG (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 8 June 2026 by Inspector N Armstrong, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement on the amenity of the area, including whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Hanway Street Conservation Area.

Non-illuminated vinyl graphics applied to the window area (Hanway Street side elevation) of ground floor retail premises

Authority
City of Westminster Council
Appeal type
advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
advertisement
Inspector
N Armstrong
Postcode
W1D 1BG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the advertisement on the amenity of the area, including whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Hanway Street Conservation Area

What decided it

The advertisement's substantial size and prominence create a dominant and discordant visual impact that harms amenity and fails to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hanway Street Conservation Area, and the graffiti prevention justification does not outweigh this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 42Policy 44Policy 48

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