®Planning appeal decision
T G I Fridays, 6 Bedford Street, London, WC2E 9HZ
Planning appeal 3320807 at T G I Fridays, 6 Bedford Street, London, WC2E 9HZ (City of Westminster Council) was dismissed on 16 November 2023 by Inspector Ashworth S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character of the area and its effect on the living conditions of local residents, having particular regard to noise and disturbance.
use of ground floor and basement as public house (sui generis). External and internal alterations including new entrance doors and modifications to windows/shopfronts including installation of awnings, replacement ventilation system and installation of plant
- Authority
- City of Westminster Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Ashworth S
- Postcode
- WC2E 9HZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character of the area and its effect on the living conditions of local residents, having particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposal would cumulatively with other drinking establishments have a significantly harmful effect on the character of the area and the living conditions of local residents through noise and disturbance, conflicting with the development plan when considered as a whole, and no material considerations outweigh this finding.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy HC6London Plan Policy HC7City Plan Policy 7City Plan Policy 16City Plan Policy 33City Plan Policy 38
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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