KINGSTON AND NORTH KINGSTON NEIGHBOURHOOD

Conservation Areas Advisory Committee

PLANNING APPLICATION COMMENT FORM DATE: 8 July 2026

CA6

RBK ref: 26/01282/ADV

Address: Kingston Leisure Centre Fairfield Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2PY Planning Officer: Jack Rapson

Description of proposed works: Installation of individual letter signage consisting of 1no. internally illuminated building mounted sign and 2nos. non-illuminated building mounted signs, and 1no. vinyl logo sign

APPRAISAL

By full committee on …… 8 July 2026 …… with …… 9 …… members present

Issued on 8 Jul 2026

1. Positive support		2. No objection
3. Objection	X	4. Objection unless revised as below
5. No comment/neutral		6. Lack of detail
7. Decision already issued

Reason for objection:

Objection. West/ front elevation signage is acceptable in scale but it should not be internally illuminated; discreet halo or trough lighting should be utilised instead. We also object to the use of acrylic materials - higher quality, more traditional finishes are preferred. These changes are necessary in order to comply with the applicant’s own published policy. The central logo sign in cheap vinyl is also objectionable in the context of this new landmark & the adjacent grade 2 listed buildings; if it is to remain, then it must be fabricated of better quality materials & sit proud on risers. The vertical signage on the flanks of the building is satisfactory.