Planning appeal decision
116 - 118 New George Street And Ground Floor & First Floor 2 - 4 Market Avenue , Plymouth, PL1 1RZ
Planning appeal 3299743 at 116 - 118 New George Street And Ground Floor & First Floor 2 - 4 Market Avenue , Plymouth, PL1 1RZ (Plymouth City Council) was allowed on 21 December 2022 by Inspector Rose C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the retail area.
change of use of 2-4 Market Avenue and 116-118 New George Street in Plymouth from a former Class E use (restaurant) to an adult gaming centre (Sui Generis)
- Authority
- Plymouth City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Rose C
- Postcode
- PL1 1RZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the retail area
What decided it
The benefits of bringing the long-vacant prominent corner unit back into active use with an approved shop frontage would aid the vitality and character of the retail area, outweighing concerns about the specific use proposed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DEV18Policy DEV20
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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