Blueberrys, Market Place, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QN

change of use of the ground floor from Class E(a) and (b) to Class C3(a)

Authority: Eden District Council *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: change of use · Change of use
Inspector: Symmons J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the vitality and viability of Alston town centre, having regard to demand for the property's retail use

What decided it

The appellants failed to provide sufficient justification that there is no demand for the retail use and that the business could not be financially viable, and therefore the proposed change of use would compromise the vitality and viability of the town centre contrary to Policy EC7.

Framework references: 12, 15

Plan policies cited: Policy EC7

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