Planning appeal decision
Unit 3, 568A Roman Road, London, E3 5ES
Planning appeal 3263732 at Unit 3, 568A Roman Road, London, E3 5ES (London Borough of Tower Hamlets) was allowed on 8 June 2021 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed change of use on sensitive facilities near the appeal site.
the change of use from betting office (sui generis) to amusement centre (adult gaming centre) (sui generis)
- Authority
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Watson S
- Postcode
- E3 5ES
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed change of use on sensitive facilities near the appeal site
What decided it
The change of use would not result in any additional harm to sensitive facilities or vulnerable people, and the replacement of one unsupported use with another similar use does not conflict with the objectives of Policy D.TC5 or the National Planning Policy Framework.
The conflict with Policy D.TC5's locational requirement was outweighed by the absence of additional harm to sensitive facilities and vulnerable people, and the neutral impact on the town centre and conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D.TC5Policy S.TC1
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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