Planning appeal decision
Clapham Common Westside, Clapham Common, London, SW4 9AN
Planning appeal 3267006 at Clapham Common Westside, Clapham Common, London, SW4 9AN (London Borough of Wandsworth) was allowed on 8 September 2021 by Inspector Tudhope S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
change of use from Pavilion D2 to Cafe A3
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Tudhope S
- Postcode
- SW4 9AN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposed café use, operating at modest scale during reasonable hours in an area with established recreational activity, would not cause unacceptable noise and disturbance to nearby residential occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM Policy DMS1(c)
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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