191 Southborough Lane, Bromley, BR2 8AR

Planning appeal 3313516 at 191 Southborough Lane, Bromley, BR2 8AR (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 27 June 2023 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed mobile kitchen and associated hot food takeaway on the living conditions of the neighbouring residential occupiers in respect of smells, noise and general disturbance.

installation of container on land to rear of No. 191 Southborough Lane (fitted out as a mobile kitchen) along with storage container, and change of use of ground floor and land at rear from retail shop falling within Class E to a mixed-use comprising retail shop with delivery and collection of hot food prepared within kitchen container at rear of premises

Authority: London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Kemmann-Lane T
Postcode: BR2 8AR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed mobile kitchen and associated hot food takeaway on the living conditions of the neighbouring residential occupiers in respect of smells, noise and general disturbance
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site and the surroundings
The effect of vehicles coming and going, parking and servicing the proposed development in respect of the safety and convenience of highway users and the living conditions of nearby residential occupiers

What decided it

The proposal would bring unacceptable adverse effects on the living conditions of nearby residential occupiers as a result of smells, noise, and general disturbance, with inadequate information provided on odour control for the high-odour Indian cooking operation.

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