402 Railway Arches, Mentmore Terrace, LONDON, E8 3PH

Without planning permission, the material change of use of the Property to a commercial kitchen and delivery centre (Sui Generis Use) and associated operational development consisting of the installation of an extraction flue

Authority: London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Change of use
Inspector: Douglas L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to odour and noise
whether appropriate waste management measures could be put in place

What decided it

The Risk Assessment for Odour and Noise Impact Assessment provided undisputed evidence that amendments to the air intake and extract systems, combined with conditions controlling hours of operation and maintenance, would mitigate the otherwise unacceptable harm to neighbouring residents' living conditions.

Plan policies cited: Policy LP1, Policy D3, Policy LP2, Policy D13, Policy D14, Policy LP57, Policy LP43, Policy T4, Policy LP38, Policy SI 8

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