48 Golders Green Road, Golders Green, LONDON, NW11 8LL

change of use of ground floor from vacant estate agents (Class E) to adult gaming centre (SG use)

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Thandi B

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development upon the vitality and viability of Golders Green town centre
The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of nearby residents with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal would not undermine town centre vitality and viability, would not adversely affect living conditions of nearby residents, and would bring a vacant property back into use in accordance with the development plan.

The benefits of bringing a long-vacant unit back into use and supporting town centre vitality outweighed any concerns about the nature of the use, with no material harm identified to living conditions, character or heritage assets.

Plan policies cited: Policy CS6, Policy DM01, Policy DM04, Policy DM11, London Plan Policy E9

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