Planning appeal decision
The Hub, 1 Landmark House, 3 The Broadway, Loughton, IG10 2FA
Planning appeal 3268335 at The Hub, 1 Landmark House, 3 The Broadway, Loughton, IG10 2FA (Epping Forest District Council) was dismissed on 24 September 2021 by Inspector Hartley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the front façade and awnings to the public house upon the character and appearance of the area.
a ‘new front façade to existing shell for public house with new front elevation signage and new air conditioning/ventilation system
- Authority
- Epping Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Hartley S
- Postcode
- IG10 2FA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the front façade and awnings to the public house upon the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the ventilation system upon the living conditions of adjoining occupiers by reason of noise and odour
What decided it
The Inspector's inability to verify that the extraction system would prevent unacceptable odours affecting neighbouring residents' living conditions, due to the kitchen not being in operation during the site visit.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DBE12Policy RP5A
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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