5-6 Park Parade, Harlesden, London, NW10 4JH

Planning appeal 3269557 at 5-6 Park Parade, Harlesden, London, NW10 4JH (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 Harlesden Town Centre.

change of use 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: NW10 4JH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of Harlesden Town Centre
the effect of the proposal on the surrounding area in terms of noise, disturbance, crime and anti-social behaviour
whether there is sufficient information with regards to external alterations

What decided it

The proposal would exceed the 3% concentration threshold for adult gaming centres and payday loan shops in Policy DMP3, causing harmful over-concentration that would adversely affect the vitality and viability of Harlesden Town Centre.

The benefits of job creation, bringing the property back into use, and contributing to the evening economy did not outweigh the harm to the vitality and viability of Harlesden Town Centre and the harmful effects on neighbouring residential living conditions from noise and disturbance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DMP3Policy DMP1

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