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Allowed30 June 20233310682

Unit 1, 172-174 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1LL

Planning appeal 3310682 at Unit 1, 172-174 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1LL (London Borough of Redbridge) was allowed on 30 June 2023 by Inspector Ellison H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of Ilford town centre.

the change of use from former bank (Use Class E) to a sui generis adult gaming centre

Authority
London Borough of Redbridge
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Ellison H
Postcode
IG1 1LL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of Ilford town centre
  • the effect of the proposal on the amenity of the area, with particular regard to public safety and wellbeing and noise and disturbance
  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would not undermine the vitality and viability of the town centre because retail uses would remain above the 70% threshold, and the low number of similar uses would not result in over-concentration.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP10Policy LP11Policy LP12Policy LP26Policy LP28Policy SD6

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