®Planning appeal decision
117 Watling Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2YX
Planning appeal 3288236 at 117 Watling Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2YX (Medway Council) was allowed on 7 November 2022 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on whether or not the site is a suitable location for the development with particular reference to health impacts and the vitality and viability of centres.
the change of use from Class E (opticians) to Sui Generis (hot food takeaway) with alterations to front facade for increased glazing
- Authority
- Medway Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- ME7 2YX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on whether or not the site is a suitable location for the development with particular reference to health impacts and the vitality and viability of centres
What decided it
The proposed hot food takeaway would not exceed the 15% concentration threshold of hot food takeaway uses within the main commercial frontage, thereby maintaining a diverse and balanced range of uses and complying with Policy R18(ii) and the Hot Food Takeaways in Medway Guidance Note.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy R18(ii) of the Medway Local Plan 2003
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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