Planning appeal decision
B Bagel Bakery Bar Soho, 54 Wardour Street, London, W1D 4JF
Planning appeal 3303756 at B Bagel Bakery Bar Soho, 54 Wardour Street, London, W1D 4JF (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 10 February 2023 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the free flow of pedestrians and pedestrian safety.
planning permission for tables and chairs licence in Westminster
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- W1D 4JF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the free flow of pedestrians and pedestrian safety
What decided it
The Inspector concluded that the tables and chairs would inevitably be moved during use in ways that would compromise the maintained clear passage and pedestrian safety at this busy junction with existing constraints.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- WCP Policy 25WCP Policy 43(D)
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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