Planning appeal decision
3 Hatch Lane, Chingford, London, E4 6LP
Planning appeal 3270489 at 3 Hatch Lane, Chingford, London, E4 6LP (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was allowed on 17 June 2021 by Inspector Chandler M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal represents permitted development by virtue of Part 3, Class M of the 2015 GPDO.
change of use from disused retail unit to 1 bedroom Flat. Both habitable rooms are provided with natural light through windows and glazed patio doors
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Chandler M
- Postcode
- E4 6LP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal represents permitted development by virtue of Part 3, Class M of the 2015 GPDO
What decided it
The Hatch Lane Neighbourhood Centre, considered as an entire entity, is a large and vibrant shopping area with adequate provision of services and sustainability that would not be compromised by the loss of this single retail unit.
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