Planning appeal decision
158-160 Goldhawk Road, London, W12 8HJ
Planning appeal 3288316 at 158-160 Goldhawk Road, London, W12 8HJ (London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham) was dismissed on 20 July 2022 by Inspector Ellison H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to noise, disturbance and fumes.
a change of use from car showroom (Class Sui Generis) to flexible tyre fitters and showroom (Class Sui Generis), MOT Testing Station (Class B2), and/or continued car showroom use (Sui Generis)
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Ellison H
- Postcode
- W12 8HJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to noise, disturbance and fumes
- highway safety, with particular regard to pedestrians
What decided it
The development would harm the living conditions of neighbouring residents through noise and fumes, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to indicate a decision should be made otherwise.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CC11Policy CC13Policy T4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 81Paragraph 111
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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