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Notice varied and upheld20 January 20233282648

Land at 56-58 Chigwell Road, South Woodford, London, E18 1NN

Planning appeal 3282648 at Land at 56-58 Chigwell Road, South Woodford, London, E18 1NN (London Borough of Redbridge) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 20 January 2023 by Inspector Hanson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties regarding noise and disturbance due to the business activities and pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

Without planning permission, the change of use of the premises to car wash (Sui generis) and for the sale of fruit and vegetables

Authority
London Borough of Redbridge
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail-employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector
Hanson S
Postcode
E18 1NN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effects of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties regarding noise and disturbance due to the business activities and pedestrian and vehicular traffic
  • the environment in terms of air pollution and surface water pollution

What decided it

The mixed use would generate noticeable and disruptive noise and disturbance from car washing and associated activities that would materially harm the living conditions and quality of life of neighbouring occupiers in a predominantly residential area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 24Policy 26

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