Planning appeal decision
Oriental Chef, 410 Ealing Road, Wembley, Middlesex , HA0 1JQ
Planning appeal 3293857 at Oriental Chef, 410 Ealing Road, Wembley, Middlesex , HA0 1JQ (London Borough of Brent) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 31 January 2023 by Inspector Brownless E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the unauthorised operational development on the character and appearance of the host building, terrace and surrounding area.
without planning permission, the installation of a new shop front, including external alterations to create access to the flat above the shop at the premises AND without planning permission, the installation of two air-conditioning units and flue extractor system to the rear of the premises ("the unauthorised development")
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Brownless E
- Postcode
- HA0 1JQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the unauthorised operational development on the character and appearance of the host building, terrace and surrounding area
- the living conditions of occupants of neighbouring properties having particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The unauthorised development causes unacceptable harm to character and appearance and fails to safeguard neighbouring living conditions, with no material considerations of sufficient weight to justify approval contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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