Land and Premises at 81 Longbridge Road, Barking, IG11 8TG

Planning appeal 3281443 at Land and Premises at 81 Longbridge Road, Barking, IG11 8TG (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 31 October 2022 by Inspector Tweddle J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the change of use on the living conditions of nearby residential occupants, with particular regard to noise, disturbance, odour and smoke.

without planning permission, the unauthorised change of use of the property from a hot food takeaway (Use Class Sui Generis) to a mixed use of hot food takeaway (Use Class Sui Generis) and shisha lounge (Use Class Sui Generis)

Authority: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Tweddle J
Postcode: IG11 8TG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the change of use on the living conditions of nearby residential occupants, with particular regard to noise, disturbance, odour and smoke
Parking demand and highway safety

What decided it

The significant harm to the living conditions of nearby residential occupants from noise, disturbance, odour and smoke arising from the shisha lounge use in close proximity to residential properties, contrary to Policy BP8 of the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy BP8Policy BR9

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