Planning appeal decision
21 Widegate Street, London, E1 7HP
Planning appeal 3314035 at 21 Widegate Street, London, E1 7HP (City of London Council) was dismissed on 16 August 2023 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the disputed condition restricting opening hours is reasonable or necessary in order to protect the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, having particular regard to noise and disturbance.
material change of use of the Premises from restaurant (A3) and retail (A1) uses to use as a Drinking Establishment (Class A4) at without complying with a condition attached to planning permission granted on
- Authority
- City of London Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Moulton E
- Postcode
- E1 7HP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the disputed condition restricting opening hours is reasonable or necessary in order to protect the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, having particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The extended opening hours would introduce unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring residents at times when they would reasonably expect to sleep, which cannot be adequately mitigated by management measures or conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM15.7DM21.2DM3.5
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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