®Planning appeal decision
395 Walworth Road, Southwark, London, SE17 2AW
Planning appeal 3327785 at 395 Walworth Road, Southwark, London, SE17 2AW (London Borough of Southwark) was dismissed on 10 June 2024 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise, disturbance and odour.
a change of use from retail (class e) to hair and beauty salon, nail and retail (sui generis) non-illuminated facia advertisement board - Revised scheme to 22/AP/0453
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- SE17 2AW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise, disturbance and odour
- Cycle parking
- Waste storage and collection
What decided it
The lack of precise technical information and noise/odour assessment to protect the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers, combined with the absence of dedicated secure cycle parking provision, rendered the proposal unacceptable and in conflict with development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D14 of The London PlanPolicy P56 of the Southwark Plan 2019-2036Policy P65 of the Southwark Plan 2019-2036Policy P66 of the Southwark Plan 2019-2036Policy T5 of The London PlanPolicy P53 of the Southwark Plan 2019-2036Policy T4 of The London PlanPolicy P50 of the Southwark Plan 2019-2036Policy P62 of the Southwark Plan 2019-2036
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 116
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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