®Planning appeal decision
189 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 3NT
Planning appeal 3287671 at 189 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 3NT (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 8 September 2022 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbours, with particular regard to odour, noise and light.
the ground floor houses the bar area. The planning application is for the use of the garden area approximately 70sqm as a shisha bar added to the main bar. The garden design attached shows 50% of the roof taken out, 5no. (1mx1m) Velux windows added for more light and ventilation. There is an alley way escape route at the back of the property in case of fire”
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Naylor R
- Postcode
- SE8 3NT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbours, with particular regard to odour, noise and light
What decided it
The development would cause material harm to the living conditions of neighbouring residents through uncontrollable odour, noise and light impacts from the partially open shisha bar structure in close proximity to residential units, contrary to development plan policy and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM Policy 26London Plan March 2021 Policy D13
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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