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Dismissed6 June 20233307117

26 Morshead Road, Plymouth, PL6 5AH

Planning appeal 3307117 at 26 Morshead Road, Plymouth, PL6 5AH (Plymouth City Council) was dismissed on 6 June 2023 by Inspector J Hills, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the health of local residents, with particular regard to proximity to schools.

change of use from Use Class E to Sui Generis Use for consumption of hot food on and off the premises (retrospective)

Authority
Plymouth City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
J Hills
Postcode
PL6 5AH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the health of local residents, with particular regard to proximity to schools
  • The effect of the development on the character and vibrancy of the Crownhill Shopping Centre
  • The effect of the development on highway safety

What decided it

The significant conflict with the development plan's health and town centre strategies, which aim to improve the food environment and support a balanced mix of uses in the shopping centre, outweighed the acceptable highway safety position.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DEV6Policy DEV18Policy DEV18.5Policy DEV29
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 9Paragraph 7Paragraph 110Paragraph 111

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