Planning appeal decision
5-6, Park Parade, Harlesden, NW10 4JH
Planning appeal 3332772 at 5-6, Park Parade, Harlesden, NW10 4JH (London Borough of Brent) was allowed on 8 August 2024 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development on the vitality and viability of Harlesden town centre.
a change of use from a betting office to amusement centre (adult gaming centre) and alterations to shopfront at 5 Park Parade; Retention of (reduced size) betting office and alterations to the rear elevation comprising removal of louver vent and installation of a new door at 6 Park Parade
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- NW10 4JH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development on the vitality and viability of Harlesden town centre
What decided it
The proposed development would not conflict with Policy BE5 of the Brent Local Plan as there would be no other adult gaming centre within 4 units either side of the proposed use, and therefore would not cause unacceptable harm to the vitality and viability of Harlesden town centre.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE5(d)Policy BE5(b)Policy SD6Policy DMP1(f)Policy DMP1(a)Policy DMP1(d)
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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