Planning appeal decision
Al Gusto, 85 Northcote Road, London, SW11 6PJ
Planning appeal 3297097 at Al Gusto, 85 Northcote Road, London, SW11 6PJ (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 30 September 2022 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area.
extension of permitted outside seating area to make use of entire space within private boundary. Installation of composite decking to the entire area. Provision of shelter to all outside seating area with glazed elevations and retractable roof awnings
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Harrison F
- Postcode
- SW11 6PJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The permanent structures would be incongruous and not in keeping with the character and appearance of the immediate area, and this harm to the local environment could not be outweighed by the limited economic benefits to the business.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy IS3Policy DMS1Policy DMTS9Policy DMTS10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 81
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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