Planning appeal decision
A C Cars, 207A Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 7JG
Planning appeal 3293133 at A C Cars, 207A Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 7JG (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 10 March 2023 by Inspector Morrison J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with specific regard to noise and odour and light and outlook.
alterations and first floor extension including the change of use from A1/Sui Generis to an A3 cafe/snack bar and A5 (take away) with the retention of the Sui Generis on the first floor addition to a mixed use comprising an A3 restaurant and A5 (take away)
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Morrison J
- Postcode
- NW6 7JG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with specific regard to noise and odour and light and outlook
What decided it
The proposed first floor extension would substantially harm the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers through loss of outlook, increased sense of enclosure, and unresolved concerns regarding noise and odour from the hot food extraction equipment, conflicting with Policy BMP1.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BMP1
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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