Planning appeal decision
Shop Unit 1, 257 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5UL
Planning appeal 3270217 at Shop Unit 1, 257 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5UL (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 11 February 2022 by Inspector Moss J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with regard to odours.
Change of use to sui generis nail Bar (fumes rising into upper flat), without the benefit of planning permission
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Moss J
- Postcode
- SE14 5UL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with regard to odours
What decided it
The unacceptable effect of the nail bar use on the living conditions of neighbouring residents through odours from chemicals, which could not be demonstrated to be adequately mitigable through conditions, significantly outweighed the limited benefits of employment and commercial activity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy Policy 9DM Policy 23DM Policy 31
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 8Paragraph 185
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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