Planning appeal decision
Greenes Bar, 362-364 Neasden Lane North, London, NW10 0BT
Planning appeal 3271117 at Greenes Bar, 362-364 Neasden Lane North, London, NW10 0BT (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 21 October 2021 by Inspector Gilbert J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed change of use of part of the public house would be acceptable.
change of use of part of vacant public house to class use A2/B1a with new roller shutter to rear elevation and associated internal alterations
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Gilbert J
- Postcode
- NW10 0BT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed change of use of part of the public house would be acceptable
What decided it
The absence of sufficient authoritative marketing evidence demonstrating that there is no realistic prospect of the building being used as a pub in the foreseeable future, as required by London Plan Policy HC7 and consistent with DMP and DBLP policies protecting public houses.
The material considerations raised by the appellant regarding business adaptation and mixed-use development (NPPF paragraphs 81 and 92) did not outweigh the concerns about consistency with the development plan as a whole.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP21Policy BHC5Policy BE4Policy HC7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 81Paragraph 92
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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