Planning appeal decision
Pizza Express, 137 Notting Hill Gate, London, W11 3LB
Planning appeal 3303817 at Pizza Express, 137 Notting Hill Gate, London, W11 3LB (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 28 March 2023 by Inspector Jones RE, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The suitability of the proposed development's location with particular reference to pedestrian activity and the vitality and attractiveness of the Notting Hill District Shopping Centre.
removal of section of shopfront next to doorway and replacement with sliding sash window and fixed window panel
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Jones RE
- Postcode
- W11 3LB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The suitability of the proposed development's location with particular reference to pedestrian activity and the vitality and attractiveness of the Notting Hill District Shopping Centre
What decided it
The Pavement Management Plan's procedures for managing customer waiting times and order distribution, combined with the wide pavement and high street activity, demonstrated that the proposal would not obstruct pedestrian passage or harm the vitality of the shopping centre.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CT1Policy CR3
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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