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Allowed29 July 20266010477

79 Bedford Place, Southampton, SO15 2DF

Planning appeal 6010477 at 79 Bedford Place, Southampton, SO15 2DF (Southampton) was allowed on 29 July 2026 by Inspector L McKay, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisements on amenity.

shopfront mounted signage and bracket mounted hanging sign

Authority
Southampton
Appeal type
advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
advertisement
Inspector
L McKay
Postcode
SO15 2DF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed advertisements on amenity

What decided it

The excessive scale of the proposed fascia sign and its poor integration with the host building would harm the character and appearance of the Carlton Crescent Conservation Area, whereas the hanging sign would not.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SDP24Policy HE1

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