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Allowed31 May 20233309051

Shop 127 Essex Road, Islington, London, N1 2SN

Planning appeal 3309051 at Shop 127 Essex Road, Islington, London, N1 2SN (London Borough of Islington) was allowed on 31 May 2023 by Inspector Dyer I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the vitality and vibrancy of Essex Road as a commercial centre having regard to local and national economic policy.

change the use of the existing shop (Class E) to a massage parlour which is in a Sui Generis Use

Authority
London Borough of Islington
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Dyer I
Postcode
N1 2SN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the vitality and vibrancy of Essex Road as a commercial centre having regard to local and national economic policy

What decided it

The reintroduction of an active commercial frontage in an area with multiple empty units, combined with overall compliance with the thrust of local and national policy supporting commercial activity in town centres, outweighed the breach of Policy DM4.5.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM4.4Policy DM4.5Policy CS14Policy E9
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 81Paragraph 82Paragraph 86

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