Ground Floor, 262 Church Street, London, N9 9HQ

Planning appeal 3301033 at Ground Floor, 262 Church Street, London, N9 9HQ (London Borough of Enfield) was allowed on 17 January 2023 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site is an acceptable location for the proposed use as a hot food takeaway, having particular regard to the health and wellbeing of local schoolchildren.

Change of use of part of ground floor from Cafe (Use class E(b) to Hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) involving installation of extractor flue and alterations to shop front including and retractable awning (PART RETROSPECTIVE)

Authority: London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Change of use
Inspector: Rafferty C
Postcode: N9 9HQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the site is an acceptable location for the proposed use as a hot food takeaway, having particular regard to the health and wellbeing of local schoolchildren
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of residents of surrounding properties, with regard to noise and disturbance, odour, and vibration
the effect of the proposed development on highway safety

What decided it

The proposal complies with the development plan policies, particularly Policy DMD32 regarding distance from school entrances measured from the pupil entrance, and subject to conditions controlling fumes, noise and vibration, would not significantly harm living conditions or highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DMD32Policy D3Policy D14Policy CP32Policy DMD68Policy CP30Policy D4Policy T5Policy T6Policy CP24Policy CP25Policy DMD45Policy DMD48

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