Unit 1A Plaza Parade, Ealing Road , WEMBLEY, HA0 4YA

without planning permission, the material change of use of the pavement/front courtyard/former raised landscaped area outside of 1A Plaza Parade to a sales display/storage area used for retail purposes and, without planning permission, the installation of a new shop front with retractable canopies/awnings and orange/red metal bar to front boundary wall's inner side of tree/flower bed

Authority: London Borough of Brent
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Change of use
Inspector: Hartley D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
The safe and convenient movement of all people

What decided it

The material harm caused to the character and appearance of the area through the dominant and discordant canopies/awnings and the prevention of safe and convenient access for all users, particularly those with mobility needs, outweighed any other material planning considerations.

Framework references: 115

Plan policies cited: Policy DMP1, Policy BE7, Supplementary Planning Document No 3 (Shop Fronts) 2018

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