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Notice varied and upheld26 July 20233299943

263 Horn Lane, London, W3 9EH

Planning appeal 3299943 at 263 Horn Lane, London, W3 9EH (London Borough of Ealing) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 26 July 2023 by Inspector Merrett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of nearby residents having regard to noise disturbance and air quality.

Without planning permission the material change of use of the premises to a mixed use of motorcycle MOT, servicing, repairs and sales

Authority
London Borough of Ealing
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector
Merrett R
Postcode
W3 9EJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of nearby residents having regard to noise disturbance and air quality

What decided it

The absence of a noise assessment and technical evidence demonstrating that motorcycle repairs and servicing would not cause noise disturbance and air quality harm to nearby residential occupiers, contrary to the requirements of development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3Policy D13Policy D14Policy SI 1Policy 7APolicy 7B

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