Planning appeal decision
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
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- 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
- Development plan policies
- Policy INF5Policy SP6Policy S4Policy SP7Policy SD6Policy SD7Policy SD8Policy S1
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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