Planning appeal decision
58 Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2JY
Planning appeal 3252260 at 58 Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2JY (London Borough of Redbridge) was allowed on 21 June 2021 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed change of use on the retail function of a secondary retail frontage within Ilford Metropolitan Centre.
change of use from A1-retail shop to A3-café. Installation of new flue
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Robbie G
- Postcode
- IG1 2JY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed change of use on the retail function of a secondary retail frontage within Ilford Metropolitan Centre
What decided it
The fallback position created by the Use Classes Amendment Regulations 2020, which permit a change from A1 retail to A3 café without planning permission as both fall within the new Class E, was given very significant weight and outweighed the conflict with development plan policy.
The conflict with Redbridge Local Plan policy LP10(c) was outweighed by the very significant weight given to the fallback position created by the Use Classes Amendment Regulations 2020, which permit the same change of use without planning permission.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP10(c)LP10(d)LP11
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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