Planning appeal decision
Outbuilding at De Burgh Arms, 2 Station Approach, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 7DQ
Planning appeal 3315133 at Outbuilding at De Burgh Arms, 2 Station Approach, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 7DQ (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 24 November 2023 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed use upon the safety of other highway users.
the “change of use to out building currently a nightclub, D2 use, to be Thai massage parlour, sui generis use
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Evans J
- Postcode
- UB7 7DQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed use upon the safety of other highway users
What decided it
The proposal failed to provide evidence demonstrating that the increased traffic movements and parking demands would not have an adverse impact upon the safety of users of the local highway network in an already busy town centre location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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