Policy information sourced from the Lewisham Local Plan
QD12 Outdoor advertisements, digital displays and hoardings
Strategic Objectives:
F Celebrating our local identity.
A Outdoor advertisements, digital displays and hoardings should contribute to attractive and safe environments. Development proposals for these types of installations will be supported where they are designed to a high-quality standard, appropriately sited, and adequately maintained throughout their operation to ensure:
- There is no adverse impact on local character, appearance or visual amenity on the site or surrounding area;
- Heritage assets and their setting and preserved or enhanced;
- They do not result in the unsightly proliferation or dominance of signage and displays in the vicinity of the site;
- There is no harm to public amenity, including by way of excessive illumination and visual intrusion of light pollution into adjoining or neighbouring properties and public spaces;
- There is no adverse impact on public or highway safety; and
- There is no harmful impact on trees, especially those with Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs).
For more information and policy context please see the Lewisham Local Plan