Sandflames , Victoria Road, London, W3 6UP

Planning appeal 3333622 at Sandflames , Victoria Road, London, W3 6UP (Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation) was allowed on 18 July 2024 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the disputed condition as worded on the original permission is necessary in order to ensure satisfactory living conditions at nearby residences having regard to noise.

retention of single storey front, rear and side extensions and mixed use as a restaurant (Land Use Class A3) and sheesha lounge (Land Use Class Sui-Generis)(Retrospective application) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref PP/2015/5829, dated 4 March 2016

Authority: Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Edwards J
Postcode: W3 6UP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the disputed condition as worded on the original permission is necessary in order to ensure satisfactory living conditions at nearby residences having regard to noise

What decided it

The noise impact assessment evidence, unchallenged by the Council, demonstrated that noise emissions from the sheesha lounge would not exceed acceptable thresholds even during extended hours of operation, and the Agent of Change principle placed responsibility for mitigation on the later-built residential development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: LP policy SP9LP policy D5LP policy EU5LP policy TCC10LP policy TCC1London Plan policy D13London Plan policy D3London Plan policy HC6

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