Planning appeal decision
Istanbul Food Gate, 93 Mitcham Road, London, SW17 9PD
Planning appeal 3281825 at Istanbul Food Gate, 93 Mitcham Road, London, SW17 9PD (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 8 March 2022 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the character of shopfronts on the parade.
retention of front extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- SW17 9PD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the character of shopfronts on the parade
What decided it
The permanent, non-retractable nature of the canopy structure creates unacceptable visual harm to the character of the shopfront parade compared to retractable awnings used by neighbouring businesses, and no evidence of economic benefits was provided to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy IS3Policy DMS1Policy DMTS9Shopfronts Supplementary Planning Guidance 1988
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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