Flat 1, Frank Bradleys Fish Factory, Central Way, Feltham, Hounslow, TW14 0XQ

Planning appeal 3338118 at Flat 1, Frank Bradleys Fish Factory, Central Way, Feltham, Hounslow, TW14 0XQ (London Borough of Hounslow) was dismissed on 6 September 2024 by Inspector Moore D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appellant has shown, on the balance of probabilities, that the material change of use to a use falling within Class C3(a) took place four or more years prior to the date of the application and continued after the date of change without significant interruption such that it would be too late for the Council to take enforcement action.

use of premises as use falling within Class C3(a)1”. Appeal B: APP/F5540/X/24/3338120 Flat 1, Bradleys Fish Factory, Central Way, North Feltham Trading Estate, Feltham, Middlesex TW14 0XQ

Authority: London Borough of Hounslow
Appeal type: ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Moore D
Postcode: TW14 0XQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appellant has shown, on the balance of probabilities, that the material change of use to a use falling within Class C3(a) took place four or more years prior to the date of the application and continued after the date of change without significant interruption such that it would be too late for the Council to take enforcement action

What decided it

The evidence submitted was imprecise and ambiguous, failing to demonstrate continuous occupation for the required four-year immunity period, particularly lacking information on tenants, dates of occupation and any void periods.

What the Inspector cited

Judgments: Gabbitas v SSE & Newham LBC [1985] JPL 630

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