Planning appeal decision
Vodafone, 152 High Street, Acton, London, W3 6QZ
Planning appeal 3293606 at Vodafone, 152 High Street, Acton, London, W3 6QZ (London Borough of Ealing) was allowed on 20 December 2022 by Inspector Chalk M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the vitality and viability of Acton Town Centre.
change of use of the ground, first and second floor from a retail unit (Class E) to an Adult Gaming Centre (sui generis) with external alterations and associated works
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Chalk M
- Postcode
- W3 6QZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the vitality and viability of Acton Town Centre
What decided it
The proposed development would not result in an overconcentration of adult gaming centres or breach the 40% retail requirement, and would therefore accord with Policies 4B and 4C of the Development Management Plan and the London Plan policies promoting town centre vitality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 4BPolicy 4CPolicy SD6Policy SD7Policy E9
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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