Planning appeal decision
24-32 Vanston Place, London , SW6 1AX
Planning appeal 3327144 at 24-32 Vanston Place, London , SW6 1AX (London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham) was allowed on 6 February 2024 by Inspector Carpenter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed change in opening hours on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular reference to noise and disturbance.
change of use of the ground floor at 24-32 Vanston Place from Use Class A3 (restaurant and café) to flexible Use Class D2 (assembly and leisure) and A3 (restaurants and café); alterations to the front elevation and installation of new plant within existing roof top plant area without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 2019/03581/FUL, dated 27 January 2020
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Carpenter C
- Postcode
- SW6 1AX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed change in opening hours on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular reference to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The acoustic survey evidence demonstrating that noise from the gym had been mitigated to acceptable levels and would not materially increase as a result of the proposed earlier opening hours persuaded the Inspector that the proposal would not harm neighbouring residents' living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TLC5Policy CC11Policy T1
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