214 Station Road, EDGWARE, HA8 7AR

change of use from restaurant/takeaway (sui generis) to adult gaming centre (sui generis)

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Livingstone C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of Edgware town centre
whether the proposal would be likely to increase opportunities for crime, disorder and antisocial behaviour (ASB) in Edgware town centre
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties with particular regard to noise

What decided it

The appellant's acceptance of restricted opening hours (closing at 2am instead of 24 hours) combined with noise mitigation measures and Secured by Design Accreditation conditions resolved all three main issues and rendered the proposal acceptable.

Framework references: 56

Plan policies cited: Policy SD6 London Plan 2021, Policy D8 London Plan 2021, Policy CS6 Barnet Core Strategy, Policy CS12 Barnet Core Strategy, Policy DM01 Barnet Development Management Policies, Policy DM11 Barnet Development Management Policies

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