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Allowed16 July 20266009086

Mead House, Unit 1 - Ground Floor, City Road, Winchester, SO23 8SD

Planning appeal 6009086 at Mead House, Unit 1 - Ground Floor, City Road, Winchester, SO23 8SD (Winchester) was allowed on 16 July 2026 by Inspector Philip Willmer, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisements on the character or appearance of the Winchester City Conservation Area.

Combination of fascia signage, projecting signs, and also discreet vinyl to glazing

Authority
Winchester
Appeal type
advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
advertisement
Inspector
Philip Willmer
Postcode
SO23 8SD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the advertisements on the character or appearance of the Winchester City Conservation Area

What decided it

The fascia signage's visual and architectural incongruity with the building's distinctive façade design and conservation area setting meant the limited public benefits could not outweigh the identified harm to the conservation area's character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CP20DM27DM34D10HE10

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