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Dismissed15 December 20223294904

1-3 Woodford Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6UF

Planning appeal 3294904 at 1-3 Woodford Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6UF (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 15 December 2022 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to odour and noise and disturbance.

change of use from E(b) restaurant to mixed use E(b) restaurant and sui generis shisha lounge

Authority
London Borough of Redbridge
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Cowley R
Postcode
IG2 6UF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to odour and noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal would harm the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers through odour and noise disturbance, particularly from patron activity and the practical necessity of open windows or external smoking due to Health Act 2006 compliance requirements.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP11Policy LP24Policy LP26Policy D14

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