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Dismissed2 April 20243325932

302 Barking Road , Plaistow, Newham, London, E13 8HL

Planning appeal 3325932 at 302 Barking Road , Plaistow, Newham, London, E13 8HL (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 2 April 2024 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the vitality and viability of designated town or local centres.

Change of use from Launderette (generis Class E) to Nail Parlor (Sui Generis). The proposal does not include any internal or external development on the site. However, some internal renovations will be conducted which include repainting the walls and fitting the shop furniture

Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Lancaster K
Postcode
E13 8HL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the vitality and viability of designated town or local centres

What decided it

The appeal site is located outside designated Town and Local Centres and Local Shopping Parades, and the change of use would undermine the vitality and viability of designated centres contrary to the development plan's locational strategy for commercial uses.

What the Inspector cited

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