Planning appeal decision
87 Burnt Oak Broadway, Harrow, Edgware, HA8 5EP
Planning appeal 3309490 at 87 Burnt Oak Broadway, Harrow, Edgware, HA8 5EP (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 20 July 2023 by Inspector Symmons J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether condition 3 is reasonable or necessary when regard is paid to the effect of its variation on the living conditions of the occupants of the property above with respect to noise and disturbance.
a change of use of ground floor from Pawnbrokers (Class E) to Adult Gaming Centre (Sui Generis) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref P/3884/20, dated 25 March 2021
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Symmons J
- Postcode
- HA8 5EP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether condition 3 is reasonable or necessary when regard is paid to the effect of its variation on the living conditions of the occupants of the property above with respect to noise and disturbance
- Whether condition 3 is reasonable or necessary when regard is paid to the effect of its variation on the living conditions of residents and users of the area with respect to crime and disorder
What decided it
The Noise Assessment failed to sufficiently demonstrate that 24-hour operation would not cause unacceptable noise and disturbance to the residential occupants of the property above, presenting a high risk to their quality of life.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 92
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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