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Dismissed14 October 20213268900

141 Kilburn High Road, London , NW6 7HT

Planning appeal 3268900 at 141 Kilburn High Road, London , NW6 7HT (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 14 October 2021 by Inspector Baxter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of Kilburn Town Centre.

change of use of the ground floor from betting office (sui generis) to amusement centre (adult gaming centre) (sui generis)

Authority
London Borough of Brent
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Baxter C
Postcode
NW6 7HT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of Kilburn Town Centre
  • the effect of the proposal on the surrounding area in terms of noise, disturbance, crime and anti-social behaviour

What decided it

The proposal would breach the 3% threshold in Policy DMP3 for adult gaming centres and payday loan shops combined, causing material over-concentration of non-retail uses that would adversely affect the vitality and viability of Kilburn Town Centre.

The benefits of adding choice, bringing the property into use, creating jobs and investment did not outweigh the harm to the vitality and viability of Kilburn Town Centre and the harm to the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers through noise and disturbance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DMP3Policy DMP1

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