®Planning appeal decision
9 Hildreth Street, London, SW12 9RQ
Planning appeal 3329547 at 9 Hildreth Street, London, SW12 9RQ (London Borough of Wandsworth) was dismissed on 8 August 2024 by Inspector Moore J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed opening hours upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to levels of noise and disturbance.
Change of use of ground floor commercial unit from restaurant (Class A3) to drinking establishment with expanded food provision (Class A4) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 2019/4544, dated 3 February 2020
- Authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Moore J
- Postcode
- SW12 9RQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed opening hours upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to levels of noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposed extended opening hours would result in noise and disturbance at a quieter part of the night when nearby residents would have a reasonable expectation of relief, particularly given the pedestrianised street context and history of complaints.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D14 of the London Plan 2021Policy LP2 of the Wandsworth Local Plan 2023Policy LP45 of the Wandsworth Local Plan 2023Policy DMS1 of the Development Management Policies Document
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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