®Planning appeal decision
147 Cricklewood Broadway, London, NW2 3HY
Planning appeal 3336077 at 147 Cricklewood Broadway, London, NW2 3HY (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 5 July 2024 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed change of use would be acceptable, having regard to local plan policy.
the change of use from public house (sui generis) to restaurant with drinking provision (Use Class E)
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- NW2 3HY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed change of use would be acceptable, having regard to local plan policy
What decided it
The appellant failed to demonstrate compliance with the marketing requirements set out in the supporting text to Policy BHC5(a) of the Brent Local Plan, which requires adequate demonstration that the property's continued use as a pub is not economically viable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BHC5Policy BE4Policy HC7 London Plan 2021
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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