Planning appeal decision
167 High Road, Redbridge, Ilford, IG1 1DG
Planning appeal 3300312 at 167 High Road, Redbridge, Ilford, IG1 1DG (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 21 February 2023 by Inspector McDonagh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed change of use on the retail function of a Primary Shopping Frontage (PSF).
change of use of the ground floor from temporary retail use to an Adult Gaming Centre (sui generis)
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- McDonagh C
- Postcode
- IG1 1DG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed change of use on the retail function of a Primary Shopping Frontage (PSF)
- The effects of the proposed change of use on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby properties
What decided it
The proposal would conflict with the development plan by harming the retail function of the Primary Shopping Frontage and failing to demonstrate it would not cause undue noise and disturbance to nearby residents, with these harms outweighing the economic benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP10Policy LP11Policy LP12Policy LP26Policy SD6
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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