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Allowed4 March 20223272089

251-253 Neasden Lane, London, NW10 1QG

Planning appeal 3272089 at 251-253 Neasden Lane, London, NW10 1QG (London Borough of Brent) was allowed on 4 March 2022 by Inspector Bowyer J, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of the Neasden Town Centre.

change of use of the ground floor from licensed betting shop (sui generis) to adult gaming centre (sui generis) with shopfront alterations and associated plant

Authority
London Borough of Brent
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Hearing
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Bowyer J
Postcode
NW10 1QG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of the Neasden Town Centre
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The marketing evidence showing little realistic prospect of the vacant unit coming forward for an alternative use, combined with the absence of demonstrated harm to town centre vitality or living conditions, outweighed the limited conflict with Policy BE5.

the benefits of bringing a long-vacant unit back into active use outweighed the relatively slight conflict with one limb of Policy BE5

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BE5Policy DMP1Policy DMP 1

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