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Allowed9 November 20233321460

40 Deptford High Street, Deptford, London, SE8 4AF

Planning appeal 3321460 at 40 Deptford High Street, Deptford, London, SE8 4AF (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed on 9 November 2023 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of removing or varying the condition would have on the living conditions of occupants of surrounding residential properties in relation to noise and disturbance.

the change of use of vacant betting shop (sui generis) to adult gaming centre (sui generis) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/21/121022, dated 1 October 2021

Authority
London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Nilsson A
Postcode
SE8 4AF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of removing or varying the condition would have on the living conditions of occupants of surrounding residential properties in relation to noise and disturbance

What decided it

A temporary 12-month trial period of extended operating hours was appropriate to assess the actual impact on neighbouring residents' living conditions before any permanent variation of the condition.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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