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Notice varied and upheld5 July 20233298002

237 Preston Road, Wembley, London, HA9 8PE

Planning appeal 3298002 at 237 Preston Road, Wembley, London, HA9 8PE (London Borough of Brent) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 5 July 2023 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the unauthorised development upon the appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area.

Without planning permission, the material change of use to a café/shisha café and gaming lounge. ("the unauthorised change of use") AND Without planning permission, the erection of an extension to the rear of the premises (“the unauthorised development”)

Authority
London Borough of Brent
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Robbie G
Postcode
HA9 8PE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the unauthorised development upon the appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area
  • The effects of the unauthorised material change of use upon the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties, with particular regard to noise, disturbance and air pollution
  • The effects of the unauthorised material change of use upon highway safety

What decided it

The proximity of the appeal property to residential properties above and to the rear, combined with the noise, disturbance, smoke and odour from the mixed use, would materially harm the living conditions of nearby residents, and the extension's poor design quality would fail to respect the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Brent Local Plan Policy BD1Brent Local Plan Policy DMP1Brent Local Plan Policy BE5London Plan Policy SI1London Plan Policy D14London Plan Policy BT2

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