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Dismissed25 January 20223277701

7 Cross Lane West, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7PZ

Planning appeal 3277701 at 7 Cross Lane West, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7PZ (Gravesham Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 January 2022 by Inspector Smith D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed use on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby residential properties with particular reference to noise, disturbance and odours.

change of use of existing laundrette to food takeaway

Authority
Gravesham Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Smith D
Postcode
DA11 7PZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed use on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby residential properties with particular reference to noise, disturbance and odours
  • The effect on highway safety

What decided it

The unmitigable harm to the living conditions of nearby residential occupiers from noise, disturbance and odours associated with evening takeaway operations outweighed the acceptable highway safety position.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS19Policy S7Policy CS11

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